In November 2023, Research Co. and Glacier Media looked into the meaning of reconciliation for residents of British Columbia. The results outlined a public that was willing to act but confused about how to go about it.

Almost two-thirds (65 per cent) expressed positive views about reconciliation, defined as establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. However, when asked specifically about economic reconciliation—or the process of making economic amends for historical injustices to Indigenous Peoples—favourable views fell to 50 per cent.

Over the past two decades, residents of British Columbia have had significant conversations about reconciliation. One aspect that has been tangentially discussed is changing the name and flag of the province in favour of terms or ensigns that pay homage to our shared Indigenous heritage.

This year, with a provincial election looming, just under three in 10 (29 per cent, down three points since late 2022) are willing to........

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