The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, in partnership with BC Achievement Foundation, announced the recipients of the fifth British Columbia Reconciliation Award on January 27, 2026. The award program recognized four individuals and three organizations each of whom has demonstrated the essence of “putting truth before reconciliation”. Their efforts strengthen relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities while inspiring others to continue this important work.
“Reconciliation is about listening deeply, acting with integrity, and standing together in ways that create real and lasting change,” said BC Achievement Foundation Board Member and honorary award advisor, Cloy-e-iis, Judith Sayers. “Across British Columbia, we are seeing powerful examples of leaders who shape solutions that strengthen communities and honour cultural knowledge.
The recipients received a print of a canoe paddle designed by artist Stephanie Anderson to commemorate the award. Anderson is the Crabtree McLennan Emerging Artist recipient of the 2024 Polygon Award in First Nations Art Award.
The recipients of the 2025 BC Reconciliation Award were recognized in a ceremony held at Government House on January 29, 2026.
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