Our Vision

One of the main principles of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is that, despite our differences, we will be stronger if we work together. The goal of the UBCIC is to support the work of our people, whether at the community, national, or international level, in our common fight for the recognition of our inherent and constitutionally protected title and rights, and treaty rights, and respect for our cultures and societies. Our goal, the goal of the people, has been to give the First Nations people of B.C. a voice strong enough to be heard in every corner of the world. We have done so, and we continue to carry out this mission in a number of different ways.

Another major principle behind our organization is the belief that knowledge is power. We are dedicated to information-sharing as well as to the fostering of fundamental and necessary research skills for First Nations in the province.

Our Mission

• to improve relationships among First Nations through common strategies to protect our inherent and constitutionally protected title and rights, and treaty rights.
• to hold the federal government to its fiduciary obligations and have them change their extinguishment policy
• to support our peoples at regional, national, and international forums
• to continue to defend our inherent and constitutionally protected title and rights, and treaty rights, through the revival of our way of life (political, social, economic, and spiritual)
• to build trust, honour and respect so we may achieve security and liberty in our lifetime and continue the healing and reconciliation (decolonization) of our Nations