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Words or Action?

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I am mailing the following letter to B.C.'s premier, two cabinet ministers, and Adam Olson as I believe this issue cuts to the core of our relationship with Indigenous peoples and sets the direction of the future of British Columbia. Are we really prepared to leave behind our colonial past, or do so in words only? Feel free to also mail your version (or a copy of) this letter. The more people that actually snail mail the government the more likely their words will be put into action. I am grateful that a retired journalist and a member of the Anglican church in Nelson took the time to research and write this letter. Hon. John Horgan, Premier of BC Legislative Assembly West Annex Parliament Buildings   Victoria , BC V8V 1X4 john.horgan.mla@leg.bc.ca RE: BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Dear Premier Horgan: I was pleased to note from the government website https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-peop