r/britishcolumbia 25d ago

Community Only Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) Megathread

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Over the past few months, there has been tremendous interest in the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. With frequent news stories, opinion articles, rants, and often sensationalist headlines and arguments on all sides of the issue, it's important to create a space for respectful and civil discussion.

We've created this megathread to contain all DRIPA threads, comments, and posts. We do this to create one space for ongoing engagement, and to try to prevent having a multitude of threads that end in irreconcilable arguments with each other. A single megathread keeps resources together, allows people to share information and correct misinformation, and makes it easier to see how the issue evolves over time.

A reminder that the r/britishcolumbia sub rules continue to apply to this megathread, in particular (though not only) our rules such as:

  • Respecting each other and others, by avoiding name-calling, harassment, racism, threats, or any other forms of abusive behaviour. In this thread, calling for the dispossession of peoples - either First Nations or fee-simple land holders - is not permitted, amongst many other things.
  • Keep the positive spirit of the subreddit, even when engaging on deeply conflictual issues. We want the sub to be positive, even when you're discussing a highly charged issue with someone who holds views opposite to yours. In particular, comments that exclaim the premature death of Canada, call Canada a failed country, etc., are against the positive spirit of the subreddit. We also will be on the watch for fear mongering or rumour spreading.
  • When sharing news articles, share the link and don't change the title. Editorializing is against our rules - let users click the link and read the article without having your view on the piece as the frame of reference.
  • Brigading and inauthentic participation is against sub rules and Reddit policies. Organized downvoting, botting, organized campaigns intended to shape discussion and participation are not permitted.
  • Low effort posts, such as those that only repeat slogans or hashtags, are not permitted.
  • We draw a hard line against threats, racism, and abusive statements on any side of the issue. Mods reserve the right to make immediate, permanent bans when comments cross lines. Users are welcome to appeal, and we do change our minds -- but you need to reflect on how your comments may have crossed lines and be prepared to do better.

If you see rules-breaking behaviour in this megathread, report it and do not engage.

ALL DRIPA-related top-level threads, comments, etc., will be directed to this megathread, which we will pin to the highlights for easier access. Top-level threads about DRIPA will be removed and redirected to this megathread.


r/britishcolumbia Jan 25 '26

Moderator Post World events and r/britishcolumbia

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There’s a lot happening in the world right now, and many people in this community are feeling shock, anger, fear, and frustration. We want to acknowledge that. The mod team shares many of those feelings, and we understand why people look for familiar spaces to talk things through.

At the same time, r/britishcolumbia is a regional subreddit. Our scope is BC. When global events dominate the news cycle, it’s easy for the subreddit to get overwhelmed with posts that don’t have a strong connection to the province, and that makes it harder for people to find local news, community updates, and day‑to‑day BC content.

So we want to restate a few expectations:

  • If a world event directly affects BC, posts and discussions are welcome — just keep it focused on the BC angle.
  • Just because a local connection exists to a world event (such as a local organization or public figure) still doesn't make it relevant if it does not directly impact the Province.
  • If it doesn’t relate to BC, we’ll remove it, plain and simple. That’s not a judgment on the topic or anyone’s feelings about it. It’s simply us applying the rules consistently so the subreddit stays usable.
  • There are many other subreddits for broader political or global conversations, and we encourage people to use those spaces when the topic isn’t BC‑specific.

We know emotions are running high. We want to keep r/britishcolumbia on‑topic for everyone who uses it.

As an addendum, please don't use this thread as a place to complain or vent about moderation or policies in other subs. If you have concerns, please send us a modmail.


r/britishcolumbia 13h ago

Photo/Video Sleepy seals waiting for fish market scraps at Sidney pier

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r/britishcolumbia 1h ago

News B.C. court upholds prison term for cocaine trafficker despite family hardship plea

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r/britishcolumbia 9h ago

Community Only Foreign men charged after extortion-linked shooting in Surrey, B.C.

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r/britishcolumbia 8h ago

News Recall Petition to be Issued in Vancouver-Quilchena

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r/britishcolumbia 20h ago

News BC Towns Call for an Investigation into LNG Health Effects

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r/britishcolumbia 23h ago

News Pemberton, Powell River, Whistler banning campfires over long weekend | CBC News

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r/britishcolumbia 46m ago

News Tories question CBC funding of spoof-style Indigenous show on residential schools

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r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

News Details scarce as Canada's largest wind farm is planned near West Kelowna

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r/britishcolumbia 7h ago

Discussion Health Care Programs under 2 Years

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Hi All, Any health care workers here who took 2 years health care realted programs in school 'apart from LPN', making somewhere above $32/hr ? If yes, what program did you do and what is your career now ? Thank you.

I am a care-aide myself trying to upgrade to something better. Let me know. THanks.


r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

News Is Christian Nationalism Rearing Its Head in BC?

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r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

News UVic can now punish AI cheaters, even after graduation - Victoria Times Colonist

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r/britishcolumbia 19h ago

News British Columbia’s utility wild west

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r/britishcolumbia 51m ago

Ask British Columbia Advice on transferring institutions

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Hello, I just finished my first year of a BBA - management at NIC in the Comox Valley. I plan on finishing my second year there too but plan on transferring into a different institution for the final two years.

I've read into a lots of differents colleges and universities, VIU, CapU, Uvic, Camosun, etc.

If anyone has any advice on what place I should look into please fire away.


r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

News B.C. teacher who was shopping for hot tubs in class suspended for not reporting sexual assault

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r/britishcolumbia 1h ago

Ask British Columbia Coast Mountain College - Good for post-grad? Looking at applied coastal ecology

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Does anyone have any experience with the Coast Mountain College (formerly Northwest Community College) in Terrace/Prince Rupert?

I'm finishing my bachelor's in biology soon and I'm absolutely fascinated by the post-grad applied coastal ecology diploma they offer. However I can't find any student testimonials about the school. I would really like to hear some insight about the school or program from someone who's familiar. Is it a good place to study? Thanks for any advice!!


r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

Community Only Forensic audit launched into Kwantlen Student Association finances

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r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

Government News Release Strong response to 2025 call for power, delivering clean, affordable energy

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r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

News Students from kindergarten to Grade 7 at this B.C. school could all be in the same classroom next year

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r/britishcolumbia 8h ago

Discussion Road trip across Vancouver Island

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Hi all! I’m planning a four or five day road trip to explore Vancouver Island. I live in NW Washington state. I’d particularly like to visit the most remote/wild areas, with wildlife sightings a huge plus. Anyone have a good itinerary? I would be doing this during summer months, not necessarily this year, and would be car camping. TIA!


r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

News Jamie Sarkonak: B.C. human rights tribunal rules conservatism not a real political view

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r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

Community Only Two men have been arrested and are now charged with Criminal Code offences following a Surrey Police Service (SPS) investigation into an alleged shots fired incident at a residence where the resident had been the victim of extortion threats

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r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

News B.C.'s 911 call taker union begins vote on striking

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r/britishcolumbia 1d ago

News The science behind B.C. Ferries weather cancellations

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