The BCEIA recognizes its leadership role in the environment industry and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of Truth & Reconciliation. As such, our newly adopted Territorial Announcement recognizes the lands and nations with which our industry works in and impacts cross the province. The British Columbia Environmental Industry Association is grateful to […]
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Listen & Watch: Indigenous Entertainment on Saturday, September 30
The Truth & Reconciliation Collection includes 20 films, specials and documentaries honouring the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, including drama series Pour Toi Flora (Dear Flora), telling the story of young Anishinaabe trying to make peace with the painful past of residential schools; feature film Indian Horse, based on the […]
The 2022-23 Declaration Act Report: BC’s Annual Report on Meetings Its UN Declaration Objectives
The Province of British Columbia is the first government in Canada to release an action plan dedicated to implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and has provided detailed reporting about its progress since its inaugural report in 2020. The reports are developed in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples in […]
“I Support Truth & Reconciliation” – Download Our Social Media Frame
“I support Truth & Reconciliation” Show your support for Truth and Reconciliation ahead of September 30th by downloading and customizing your profile pictures with our social media frame (Powerpoint file) – it’s a virtual orange shirt to show your support across multiple platforms. Instructions: Download and open PowerPoint file Right click on photo in slide […]
Activities Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Across the country, activities are being organized to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools We will be updating our activity and learning resources – bookmark this page. Events Across the Province BCEIA Webinar: Territorial Acknowledgement Training Attendees will learn how to craft land acknowledgements that espouse genuine care and respect for the original […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Saturday, September 30, 2023
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for solemn remembrance and reflection. The BCEIA joins fellow British Columbians in commemorating the tragic history and impact of residential schools and in doing so, pause to reflect on what reconciliation really means. We believe the environment industry has an important role to play in […]
BCEIA Webinar: Territorial Acknowledgement Training
Workshop led by Kear Porttris, B.Eng. MASc – Porttris Consulting Group Ltd. Territorial acknowledgements have been embraced as a formal way to recognize and pay respect to the original peoples of a specific territory, their ancestors, and communities. They are a first step towards Truth and Reconciliation in consideration and acknowledgement of Indigenous people’s rightful […]