Did BC Premier David Eby Just Reconcile Himself Out of a Job?
About this episode
The episode discusses the political implications of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in British Columbia.
A few years ago, British Columbia made history by becoming the first province to turn the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into law through the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). It passed unanimously, with just 14 minutes of debate. Seven years later, DRIPA is at the center of one of the most divisive political fights in the country. Host: Noor Azrieh Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork) Guests: Arno Kopecky , Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP) , Geoffrey Moyse , Huy’wu’qw Shana Thomas (Laxele’wuts’aat) Here's our episode about the Cowichan decision . Background reading: 'A reversal of a reverse-course': Political scientist eager to hear Eby address DRIPA questions – CityNews B.C. premier backs away from suspending DRIPA after concerns from MLAs and anger from First Nations – Vancouver Sun B.C. government pulls back on DRIPA suspension again amid First Nations opposition – CBC News B.C. seeks to challenge landmark court ruling…
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