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Transformative Actions for UNDRIP Advancement
Our action on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
At the Real Estate Foundation of BC, we are on a path of reconciliation that is grounded in truth. We are striving to embrace the opportunities of working in the spirit of reciprocity, building good relationships, decolonizing our ways of knowing and working, and upholding the rights and responsibilities of First Nations and Indigenous Peoples.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation and upholding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), we released our Transformative Actions for UNDRIP Advancement (TAUA) plan in September 2024. TAUA set the course for REFBC on how to meaningfully and transparently advance UNDRIP in its granting, governance, and operations.
The TAUA was developed through a partnership between REFBC and the inaugural REFBC UNDRIP Fellow, Tara Marsden/Naxginkw. The process to identify 50 concrete transformative actions prioritized Indigenous experience, knowledge, and direction.
As part of this framework, REFBC is committed to reporting annually on progress toward each of the 50 actions.
We report on this work and share our learnings in a spirit of humility, self-reflection, and a commitment to growth. Thank you for being part of this journey.
In the spirit of transparency and accountability, we welcome your comments and reflections on our approach and progress.
Latest progress report
Annual Progress Report: 2024–2025
Published in November 2025, our first annual progress report describes what we’ve done to advance UNDRIP between September 2024 and September 2025, how far we’ve come on each of the 50 actions, and the work that remains.
All TAUA publications
UNDRIP Fellowship
In 2022, REFBC and Hlimoo Sustainable Solutions created and co-designed the Foundation’s UNDRIP Fellowship.
As the first REFBC UNDRIP Fellow, Tara Marsden/Naxginkw delivers education and training to staff and Governors, gives presentations at events, provides advice on grantmaking, and leads the development of UNDRIP-related policies at REFBC.