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TAUA Annual Progress Report: 2024-25
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TAUA Annual Progress Report: 2024-25

REFBC releases inaugural progress report on our efforts to advance UNDRIP in granting, governance, and operations

With the guidance of REFBC’s UNDRIP Fellow, Tara Marsden/Naxginkw of Hlimoo Sustainable Solutions, we are pleased to share the inaugural Transformative Actions for UNDRIP Advancement Annual Progress Report. This document brings together what we’ve done to advance the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) over the past year and, crucially, the journey ahead and the work that remains.

As of fall 2025, 41 of the 50 Transformative Actions are either in progress or complete (82%).

  • 9 of the actions are not yet started (18%)
  • 32 of the actions are in progress (64%)
  • 9 of the actions are complete (18%)

In this report, you will the status of our work on each action, as well as details of the related methods, activities, outcomes, and impacts. By making this work visible, we hope settler-led organizations see actions they can take to strengthen their relationships with First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, and continue to honour our shared responsibilities to the lands, waters, and one another. We hope this report encourages you to take your next steps on this journey with clarity and confidence.

This document reflects the collective work of REFBC staff and partners. This inaugural progress report was developed to be clear, concise, and faithful to the learning gathered across REFBC programs. Every page represents many conversations, drafts, and mindful edits from many contributors, who brought expertise and care to this work.

TAUA Progress Report Cover 2024-25

Tara and REFBC welcome you — especially First Nations within BC — to review this progress report, ask questions, and make suggestions, in the spirit of transparency and accountability.

Background

The Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) is a philanthropic organization working to advance sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use across BC. REFBC was created by provincial legislation in 1985; the money that REFBC grants is a benefit of residential real estate transactions.

REFBC acknowledges that it works in the territories of First Nations across BC. The Foundation is committed to working in partnership with First Nations and supporting reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Taking steps to uphold the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is central to this commitment.

Our plan, Transformative Actions for UNDRIP Advancement (TAUA), outlines how UNDRIP relates to REFBC’s work and identifies 50 actions in support of UNDRIP implementation for the Foundation to undertake.

Published on: November 2, 2025

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