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B.C. Indigenous Pathfinder Service

Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Indigenous Peoples have a clear right to determine for themselves whether to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ or ‘yes with conditions’, whenever governments or corporations propose actions that could impact their lives, lands, jurisdictions and futures. The exercise of this aspect of the right to self- determination is known as "free, prior and informed consent" or FPIC.

Free, Prior and Informed Consent

Indigenous Peoples have a clear right to determine for themselves whether to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ or ‘yes with conditions’, whenever governments or corporations propose actions that could impact their lives, lands, jurisdictions and futures. The exercise of this aspect of the right to self- determination is known as "free, prior and informed consent" or FPIC.

Indigenous Plant Diva

In director Kamala Todd's lyrical portrait, Cease Wyss reveals the remarkable healing powers of plants growing among the sprawling urban streets of downtown Vancouver.

CBC News: Indigenous people struggle to afford traditional foods

Many Indigenous people began turning back to traditional foods to offset rising prices at grocery stores. But as the cost of living continues to increase and people are stretched thinner, Indigenous communities are being forced to make difficult decisions about sharing and identity.

Tree of Life Food Guide

This resource from Six Nations Health Services outlines a year cycle of food and ceremony in the Haudenosaunee tradition.

Social Consequences of Covid-19 and Climate Change on Indigenous Food Security and Food Sovereignty: Stories of lived experiences in salmon country

This publication features stories that highlight the challenges and resilience of First Nations food systems during modern crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

Indigenous Wellness Indicators: Including Urban Indigenous Wellness Indicators in the Healthy City Strategy

This project from 2018 focused on how to develop strengths-based, culturally relevant Indigenous wellness indicators for the City of Vancouver’s Healthy City Strategy in collaboration with the urban Indigenous community.

Diabetes Self-Management Toolkit for Aboriginal Women: Traditional Foods & Recipes on the Wild Side

This booklet has been developed to complement the NWAC Diabetes Toolkit. It is intended to provide some cultural context, as well as information about traditional foods.