Native Brotherhood of British Columbia

The Native Brotherhood of British Columbia (NBBC or the Brotherhood) is a provincial First Nations advocacy organization founded in 1931, with the primary goal of addressing and improving the socioeconomic conditions of First Nations in British Columbia. Initially, the organization focused on economic issues, particularly in response to the detrimental effects of the Great Depression on coastal First Nations, especially those involved in the fishing industry. The Brotherhood's early membership was predominantly made up of communities from the northern coast, notably the Haida and Tsimshian. In the years following the Second World War, the Brotherhood expanded both geographically and in scope. Its membership grew to include communities further south and into the interior of the province. As the organization's influence grew, so too did its mandate, which began to address broader social issues such as education, housing, and the fight against discriminatory policies. By this time, the Brotherhood had emerged as one of Canada's leading Indigenous organizations, playing a pivotal role in advocating for the rights and welfare of First Nations communities. As of 2025, the Brotherhood remains one of Canada's oldest active Indigenous organizations.