Item is a photograph of a statue of a grizzly bear. The photograph is a snapshot of the statue that is in front of the law building at the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana (U.S.A.). The mountain in the background has a large white letter "M" on it.
The UBCIC’s mandate is to work towards the implementation, exercise and recognition of our inherent Title, Rights and Treaty Rights and to protect of our Lands and Waters, through the exercise, and implementation of our own laws and jurisdiction.The UBCIC strengthens Indigenous Nations to assert and implement their Aboriginal Title, Rights, Treaty Rights and Right of Self-Determination as Peoples. The UBCIC works collectively amongst Indigenous Nations in B.C. and to act as an advocacy body to provide a cohesive voice (regionally, nationally and internationally) in support of Indigenous Nations and communities, and to promote and protect each Nation’s exercise of Sovereignty within their traditional territories.
The UBCIC upholds the principles and standards articulated in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) for the establishment and maintenance of a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, well-being and rights of Indigenous Peoples. The UBCIC advocates for Indigenous Peoples’ Right of Self-Determination under international law including to freely determine their political status and pursue economic, social and cultural development. The UBCIC affirms Indigenous rights to own, use, develop and control our lands, waters and resources, according to our own laws, and the requirement of states to give legal recognition and protection to these rights.
The UBCIC seeks to provide open, respectful communications with membership and people of the land and citizens of the Province. The UBCIC is collectively directed by Indigenous Nations and communities, to support and strengthen Indigenous governments in the exercise of our inherent rights and responsibilities, including in the areas of political, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual Sovereignty and development.
Item is a photograph of UBCIC staff members, Reg Kelly, Penny Billy and Julie Newman seated at the registration desk of the 10th UBCIC AGA in Penticton, BC.
Item is a photograph of a UBCIC. Special Assembly at Sheraton Landmark. Photograph is an interior snapshot of a conference room with people in small groups of 2-3 people on a coffee break. On the left side of the photograph people appear to be in line to serve themselves coffee. In the centre of the photograph two gentlemen face each other in conversation, the man on the left wears a light coloured cowboy hat and sweater, while the man to the right wears a plaid jacket. Most of the people in the room are either wearing sweaters, jackets or overcoats.
Item is a photograph of a meeting of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Secretariat that took place on March 19th, 1979. Representatives from the Okanagan Tribal Council and the Saanich School Board participated in the meeting. The photograph is an interior snapshot of members of the Secretariat sitting together around a long table. One of individuals attending the meeting is George Manuel.
Item is a photograph of an UBCIC boardroom. Photograph is an interior snapshot of mostly men and three women seated around a board table or against the wall. They are either looking toward the right or writing notes. On the table are scattered loose paper, a pitcher encircled by up side down drinking glasses, and an ashtray. On the wall in the background is a bulletin board with a poster reading in part "FISHING BULLETIN" and a map of B.C. and posters with text and diagrams.
Item is a photograph of two people looking at some mountains. This photograph appears to be part of a series of photos with the label "Northeast Trip April '78 Pauline Douglas".
