Reconciliation Action Plan commitments continue to advance, as well as strengthen, relationships with Indigenous Peoples. This update highlights progress across key areas, including understanding, education, inclusion, representation, and commemoration.
2026 Highlights
Speaker’s Listening Tour: This initiative has continued across First Nations communities in B.C., including since the last update: Sto:lo Tribal Council, Squiala First Nation, Musqueam Indian Band, Tla’amin Nation, Williams Lake First Nation, Osoyoos Indian Band, Tsawwassen First Nation, Nisga’a Nation, Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, and T'kemlúps te Secwépemc.
New Standing Order: The procedural rules of the Legislative Assembly were updated to allow a First Nations representative to address the House in conjunction with treaty-related legislation—first used in April 2026 by representatives from K’ómoks First Nation and Kitselas First Nation.
Indigenous artwork and representation: Eight contemporary Indigenous artworks have been installed throughout the Parliament Buildings. In addition, work is underway to identify historic Indigenous artwork within the Hemlock Room panels and, where possible, connect with surviving artists to ensure recognition and understanding of these works.
Commemorative Garden: Design work and engagement with Survivors and Indigenous partners are ongoing. The garden will honour Residential School Survivors and the children who lost to their families and communities, with phase one of the garden expected to open in late 2026.
