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B.C. First Nations chief warns ripping up DRIPA is a ‘declaration of war’

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Judd, A. (2026, October 26). B.C. First Nations chief warns ripping up DRIPA is a ‘declaration of war’. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12121663/bc-first-nations-chief-warns-ripping-dripa-declaration-war/

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Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, warns that repealing B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), a priority for the newly-elected BC Conservative government led by Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson, could lead to conflict. DRIPA was unanimously passed in 2019 and seen as a framework for reconciliation; however, the Conservatives argue it has caused legal issues without resolving underlying problems. Phillip states that First Nations will not accept DRIPA’s repeal and considers such action a declaration of war, while Doerkson suggests the contentious issue may be tabled until spring due to plans for a shortened fall session in parliament.

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The newly-elected B.C. Conservative government under Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson plans to repeal DRIPA (Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act), a law unanimously passed by the legislature in 2019. However, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, warns this move is a “declaration of war.” First Nations leaders argue that DRIPA should be used as a framework for reconciliation rather than being repealed, stating it has caused more problems since its enactment. Doerkson asserts on the day after winning the election that DRIPA hasn’t solved any issues and the party remains committed to repealing it despite warnings from indigenous leaders.

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B.C. British Columbia Conservative DRIPA First Nations

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Doerkson PERSON · 4× B.C. GPE · 3× British Columbia GPE · 3× First Nations NORP · 3× Conservative NORP · 1× Lorne Doerkson PERSON · 1× Stewart Phillip PERSON · 1× the BC Conservatives ORG · 1× the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs ORG · 1× the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs ORG · 1×

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However, the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs warns against ripping up the agreement and instead urges using it as a framework for reconciliation. On the campaign trail, the BC Conservatives have repeatedly said that repealing B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) was a top priority.

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🔮 Doerkson said his party is contemplating a shortened fall session, meaning the contentious issue of DRIPA likely will not be on the table until the spring.

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B.C. First Nations chief warns ripping up DRIPA is a ‘declaration of war’ · assertive framing

Claims (17 extracted, 0 hedged)

The newly-elected B.C. Conservative government says B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act must be repealed. asserted

Declaration → elect → Peoples

repealing → warn → Peoples

Now that they are forming a majority government, First Nations are warning that it can’t happen. asserted

it → form → government

“We’re not going to stand idly by while the government-elect does, in fact, rip it up,” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs said. asserted

Phillip → go → Chiefs

“That’s a declaration of war.” asserted

That → ’ → war

The day after winning the election, Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said his party is committed to repealing DRIPA, which was unanimously passed in the legislature in 2019. asserted

which → win → 2019

Get daily National news Doerkson said on Sunday that since then, DRIPA has only caused more problems. asserted

DRIPA → get → problems

“The reality is it hasn’t solved anything,” Doerkson said. asserted

Doerkson → solve → anything

It hasn’t solved anything. asserted

It → solve → anything

And what we need to do is work together for the betterment of all people in British Columbia.” asserted

need → need → Columbia

Phillip calls DRIPA the solution, describing it as the roadmap to reconciliation. asserted

Phillip → call → reconciliation

He said he expects the new government to work meaningfully with First Nations to recognize their inherent title and rights, describing it as a historical crossroads. asserted

government → say → crossroads

“Is British Columbia going to become a war zone, or are we going to continue the challenging work of reconciliation?” he said. asserted

he → go → reconciliation

“We face off with Cardinal Doerkson and his crew. asserted

We → face → Doerkson

We’ll see where we end up, but we’re not about to roll over.” asserted

we → see → ?

Doerkson said his party is contemplating a shortened fall session, meaning the contentious issue of DRIPA likely will not be on the table until the spring. asserted

issue → say → spring

However, First Nations groups are making it clear where they stand and the possible consequences. asserted

they → make → ?

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