Eby Pivots on DRIPA, Prioritizes Indigenous Collaboration

0:00British Columbia premier David Eby scrapped plans to suspend key parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or Dribba. He's now putting collaboration with First Nations leaders at the top of his list. In a joint statement, they agreed no changes or pauses to the law will happen this legislative session. This flip follows a December court ruling that flagged major legal risks for the province under Dribba, which aims to match the United Nations. The decision on Indigenous rights. Eby first called tweaks non-negotiable, but kept walking back amid pushback, even dropping a one-year suspension idea over the weekend. First Nations leaders pushed hard against any moves, issuing letters warning of lawsuits and widespread resistance from allies. They rejected proposals outright, forcing the government to pivot. Eby owned the zigzags, calling it the toughest challenge of his time in office, and admitting he aimed wrong at first. Now a new document outlines joint talks with First Nations and stakeholders to align laws

1:02properly. Discussions, led by Indigenous groups and government with court input, could kick off in two weeks. No firm promises on amendments either way. Eby hopes this teamer paves the way for a solid fix before fall, though success isn't locked in. With his slim majority, it's a bold bet on trust over force, marking real progress toward shared ground. From your city, powered by AI, this is Calgary News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.