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Report says BC Conservatives directed to drop the term ‘First Nations'

NEW WESTMINSTER — Conservative Party of BC Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s office has instructed some MLAs to stop using the term “First Nations” when referring to indigenous people and instead use “Indigenous,” “Aboriginal” or “Indian,” according to a report published Monday by Business in Vancouver.

BC Conservatives are being told to call First Nations people "Indians."

A new BIV piece reveals the directive came directly from leader @KerryLynneFindl's office. 🧵👇(1/6) pic.twitter.com/sZbapTcJ5C

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The directive, communicated by senior staff in Findlay’s office to some — but not all — MLAs and opposition staffers, stems from a view that “First Nations” is woke language associated with the political left, BIV columnist Rob Shaw reported Monday.

Findlay’s team has listed three preferred alternatives: "indigenous," "aboriginal," and "Indian."

"Indigenous"...