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B.C. Legislator and Indigenous Activist Joan Phillip Dies
The NDP MLA and Indigenous rights activist died peacefully after illness, with her family asking for privacy and donations to the B.C. Cancer Society.
- On Aug 28, 2026, MLA and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip died at age 74. The British Columbia Indian Chiefs announced her death; she was surrounded by family in hospital.
- Phillip had been battling illness; The Union reported on Aug 27 she was hospitalized for a kidney infection and septic shock before passing away peacefully.
- Serving as the NDP MLA for Vancouver-Strathcona since 2023, Phillip was a member of the Penticton Indian Band and Syilx Okanagan Nation. She was also known as Amshen Joan Phillip.
- Phillip is survived by her husband, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, five children, 15 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The family requested privacy and suggested donations to the Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
- Premier David Eby called Phillip a "fearless warrior and inspirational leader," while The Okanagan Nation Alliance offered condolences to Stewart and the family. Her advocacy left a lasting mark on B.C. politics.
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