Little Pine, Poundmaker consider forming their own FN police service – StarPhoenix

Jan. 3, 2018

Reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples is the foundation for strong, healthy and sustainable Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities across British Columbia and Canada.

Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission concluded that the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) provides the best framework for achieving this reconciliation. Both Canada and British Columbia have taken the historic step of endorsing that framework.

Now the hard work begins. As Premier Horgan stated, “Will it be easy? No. Reconciliation is not for wimps.”

We all must do our part. As the TRC noted we must all practise reconciliation in our everyday lives – this includes ourselves, our families, and in our communities, governments, unions, schools, and in our businesses.

Read More: https://www.albernivalleynews.com/opinion/letter-reconciliation-must-be-a-joint-effort-say-western-forest-products-huu-ay-aht-first-nations/