The declaration on the rights of Indigenous peoples act action plan: a critical analysis through the WPR approach

This paper presents a critical assessment of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) Action Plan through the lens of Carol Bacchi’s ‘What’s the Problem Represented to Be?’ (WPR) approach. By dissecting the assumptions and language of the plan, this analysis sheds light on Indigenous issues in British Columbia (BC), Canada. A notable strength of the plan is its use of unbiased and non-discriminative language and its commitment to systemic change and respect for Indigenous sovereignty. However, areas for improvement include the incorporation of Indigenous-focused data and increased attention to urban Indigenous populations and Indigenous youth. This study highlights the necessity of diversifying policy measures to address the complexities of Indigenous rights and reconciliation effectively.