Help Us Protect Property Rights and Constitutional Democracy

We are raising funds to continue our legal challenge to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), questioning whether it complies with Canada’s Constitution.

About PHARA

The Pender Harbour and Area Residents Association (PHARA) advocates for the vitality and livability of the Pender Harbour and Egmont communities. Since 2013, we have provided a forum where local residents can voice their concerns and work together to protect community interests.

Our Recent Victory

Thanks to strong community support, PHARA successfully pressured the BC government to rescind Order in Council 044/2022 — an order under DRIPA that would have given the shíshálh Nation joint decision-making powers over dock permits. This is a major milestone that validates the legal challenge we launched.

The Fight Is Not Over

Despite this success, the government has doubled down. It has committed to two new agreements granting further joint decision-making powers (read First Nations veto) and is now negotiating Aboriginal title (title exclusive to First Nations) and “exclusive” decision-making in our area. These decisions will affect not just the Sunshine Coast, but communities across British Columbia.

Why We Need Your Help

PHARA supports reconciliation that is fair, lawful, and constitutional. But we believe DRIPA undermines Canada's Constitution and the rights of all citizens. To defend constitutional principles — and the future of our community — we urgently need your support.

Our Goal

We aim to raise $500,000 to fund the next phase of our legal challenge — a case that could impact all British Columbians and Canadians.

Please make a donation today. And help us by sharing this link with your friends, family, and neighbours.

Together, we can make a difference. Thank you.

If you instead wish to contribute to our DRIPA challenge through the website, please click here PHARA

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