1. First Nations Political Organizations
Fighting for FN rights.

2. The beginning of political organization
Early 1900s:
-FNs start to align themselves politically to fight for rights
1909 – Indian Tribes of the Province of BC
 this was the first attempt to organize all the FNs in BC
1909 – Committee of friends of the Indians
 a group of non-native ministers and supporters with the goal of advancing the recognition of Aboriginal rights public education and fundraising

3. Allied Indian Tribes of BC:
-a collective organization of BC FNs
-organized themselves in response to:
McKenna-McBride Commission
 CUT OFF LANDS
 BILL 14
2 Leaders: Andrew Paul and Peter Kelly
-brought FN people together to protest / petition / rally
-fell apart around 1929 after legislation was passed that prevented FNs to pursue land claims

4. Native Brotherhood of BC (1930s)
FN political organization that focused on: -improving Aboriginal Human Rights -creating Equality + Fair Treatment Main Focus / Goals:  improving working conditions for FNs  created a union of FNs in fishing industry  improve / change discriminatory laws The Success of the Native Brotherhood of BC: -helped FN people become eligible for: Old Age Pension Family Allowance -improved the medical and education services on reserves -lobbied to change the BC School Act to permit FN children to attend public schools!

5. Wikipedia Tribal Council
Tribal Councils
1950s – formation of Tribal Councils
Tribal Council:
-an organization of Aboriginal Communities that join together to achieve greater:
1. social
2. political
3. Economic
-organized by language group / nation
-Ex: Okanagan Nation is a tribal council
Wikipedia Tribal Council
Strength

6. Union of BC Indian Chiefs
-Created in 1969 in response to the “White Paper” Mandate: 1. To fight for the recognition of Aboriginal Rights and 2. Create respect for Aboriginal Cultures and Societies

7. BC Association of Non-Status Indians
-Created in 1969 to address the political and socio-economic concerns of Aboriginal people in :
- Urban
- Rural
- Off Reserve
1976: Changed name to United Native Nations Society
-focuses on issues for all Aboriginals
(Metis, Non-Status, Inuit, FN, On-Reserve, Off Reserve etc.)
Communities