Input sought for high-speed internet initiative
The federal and provincial governments have established a funding partnership of up to $830 million to connect all remaining underserved households in BC to high-speed internet services by 2030. BC intends to accelerate this commitment, with a plan to connect every household by 2027. The Province is seeking input from service providers, as well as Indigenous and local governments, on the development of programs to deliver this funding. Read more
Roadblock to Reconciliation
A Roadblock to Reconciliation, a Union of BC Indian Chiefs Discussion Paper, examines how driver’s licensing in B.C. is implicated in cycle of disempowerment and exclusion, exposing many Indigenous women and youth to risk of violence as they hitchhike along highways. The report presents a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the current driver’s licensing and training system for First Nations. Read more