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School board calls out Kelowna-area MLA's statements on Indigenous sovereignty
- On May 22, the Okanagan Public School Board issued a statement condemning Independent MLAs Brodie and Armstrong's comments opposing Indigenous sovereignty in British Columbia.
- The board's statement followed Brodie and Armstrong's joint assertions that Indigenous bands' sovereignty claims deepen racial conflict and undermine equality under Canadian law.
- The Board affirmed its commitment to honoring the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples as protected under key constitutional provisions and acknowledged that the Central Okanagan remains unceded territory with a legacy marked by colonial oppression and ongoing systemic racism.
- Board chair Julia Fraser stated that supporting Indigenous self-determination aligns with Canadian law, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and United Nations standards, emphasizing the Board’s ongoing commitment.
- The Board intends to sustain an inclusive learning environment for over 3,200 Indigenous students while acknowledging Indigenous leadership’s role in advancing truth and reconciliation work.
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School board calls out Kelowna-area MLA's statements on Indigenous sovereignty
Central Okanagan school board members are making it clear that a Kelowna area MLA is not speaking for them when she airs her views about Indigenous sovereignty. The Board of Education of Central Okanagan Public Schools put out a statement on Thursday saying its members "unequivocally support th...
Okanagan school board latest to take aim at MLA Tara Armstrong
Independent Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong continues to fight against Indigenous sovereignty, but the Central Okanagan school district is standing with First Nations. Armstrong has been promoting a petition to repeal the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or UNDRIP, in an effort to undermine Indigenous sovereignty. The Board of Education of Central Okanagan Public Schools released a statement…
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