In British Columbia’s ongoing election campaign, politicians are demonstrating their support on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
NDP Leader David Eby will be honoring the day at the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation, a place recently in the spotlight due to an incident involving white nationalists displaying a banner related to suspected unmarked graves on the site.
Eby, who was personally invited to attend the day, expressed his desire to be present, especially given the recent events.
Joining the event at the Powwow Arbour on the reserve will be Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.
The First Nations Leadership Council released a statement condemning the white nationalist activity on the reserve, with Regional Chief Terry Teegee urging the Canadian government to categorize residential school denialism as hate speech in the Criminal Code.
B.C. Green Party Leader Emily Lowan shared her thoughts, expressing solidarity with Indigenous nations opposing the controversial multibillion-dollar LNG Canada 2 project announced the day before the Day of Recognition.
Keyphrase: British Columbia election campaign
