Joan Phillip, Trailblazing MLA, Passes at 74 | Vancouver News

Vancouver-Strathcona MLA Joan Phillip, a revered Indigenous leader and climate activist who passed away at 74 after a private battle with illness, leaves behind a legacy of fierce advocacy and community service. Elected in 2023 with a strong mandate, she championed Indigenous rights and environmental justice, even reversing the government’s plan to suspend the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Before politics, she served as lands manager and program director, deeply rooted in her communities. Her family asks for donations to the B.C. Cancer Society in her memory, as Premier Eby and the NDP mourn her profound loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/143eb2f0c43612b3