By Shannon Waters Premier David Eby’s plan to amend B.C.’s landmark Indigenous Rights legislation is a threat to the province’s economic stability and likely to land the province back in court, First Nations leadership organizations are warning. “It’s important to acknowledge that British Columbia is facing real economic challenges, and First Nations are essential and equal partners in addressing those challenges,” Terry Teegee, B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief, said in a press release last week. “We stand united in our opposition to any amendments to gut the Declaration Act, which seeks to affirm and protect our rights.” The government began the process of consulting First Nations at the end of January on proposed changes to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and the Interpretation…
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