by adamolsen | May 19, 2023 | 42-4, Bills, Blog, Governance, Indigenous, Legislature, Sessions, Video
In April, I had the pleasure of responding to Bill 18, the Haida Nation Recognition Act, and reading the words of my dear friend, Gut Takin Jaad, a Haida member, former legislative intern with the BC Green Caucus, and a current Constituency Assistant for MLA Sonia...
by adamolsen | May 9, 2023 | 42-4, Bills, Blog, Governance, Indigenous, Legislature, Sessions, Video
Today, the Legislative Assembly passed Bill 18, the Haida Nation Recognition Act, marking a historic moment for our province and its journey towards reconciliation. We were honoured to be joined in the House today by several members of the Haida Nation, who have...
by adamolsen | May 1, 2023 | 42-4, Blog, Governance, Indigenous, Legislature, Question Period, Reports, Sessions, Video
A new report from BC’s Representative for Children & Youth revealed that 470 children in foster care go missing each month. Today I asked Premier David Eby to explain if the kids under his care are safe. He could not be bothered to stand and answer. The BC...
by adamolsen | Apr 25, 2023 | 42-4, Blog, Governance, Indigenous, Legislature, Sessions, Statement, Video
Yesterday, I stood and responded to the statement provided by the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation in acknowledgement of the pain and tribulations that are being felt from our relatives in Shíshálh, Chief Yalxwemult Lenora Joe, and the leadership in...
by adamolsen | Apr 25, 2023 | 42-4, Blog, Governance, Indigenous, Legislature, Question Period, Sessions, Video, Well-being
Since the toxic drug crisis was declared in 2016, more than 11,000 British Columbians have died. It’s the leading cause of unnatural deaths. But these deaths are preventable. Less than 1% of people who use drugs in this province have access to safe supply. Hundreds of...
