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The First Nations Leadership Council says British Columbia is at a crossroads with the incoming Conservative government that could result in either a “battleground” or reconciliation. Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has said he will repeal DRIPA, or the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, because the legislation has failed but he promised to work with First Nations in the spirit of respect and friendship. The leadership council, made up of executives from three main First Nations groups in B.C., says in a statement that it’s ready to work with the government to advance reconciliation and uphold rights and title. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs says outgoing Premier David Eby’s loss in Saturday’s election is “hugely disappointing,” and the province faces the choice… <\/p>\n

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The First Nations Leadership Council says British Columbia is at a crossroads with the incoming Conservative government that could result in either a “battleground” or reconciliation. Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson has said he will repeal DRIPA, or the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, because the legislation has failed but he promised to work with First Nations in the spirit of respect and friendship. The leadership council, made up of executives from three main First Nations groups in B.C., says in a statement that it’s ready to work with the government to advance reconciliation and uphold rights and title. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs says outgoing Premier David Eby’s loss in Saturday’s election is “hugely disappointing,” and the province faces the choice... <\/p>\n

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