Aboriginal people with disabilities "often face unique barriers that impact their ability to fully participate" in social and economic opportunities.
That from the provincial declaration naming November as Aboriginal Disability Awareness month.
Social development minister Michelle Stilwell said the month recognizes the barriers Aboriginal people with disabilities can face.
The government, the release said, is working with communities and organizations like British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society to remove those barriers.
"All Aboriginal people living with a disability have the right to enjoy their life to its fullest potential," said its executive director Neil Belanger in a statement.
"Our work ensures the clients we serve have the necessary support to access information, programs and services to help them achieve their goals. Aboriginal Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to bring attention to the challenges and opportunities that face Aboriginal people living with a disability in B.C. today."
The First Nations Summit and the Metis Nation British Columbia both passed their own resolutions acknowledging the month for awareness.
The announcement is part of the province's 10-year action plan - Accessibility 2024 - to build more inclusive communities.
It borrows from themes that emerged during public consultations in 2013 and 2014, like issues around employment and accessible service delivery.
"All British Columbians have the right to participate fully in their communities and as part of Accessibility 2024, we are working to make all B.C. communities more inclusive and welcoming to people of all abilities," Stilwell said in Saturday's press release.
Added Linda Larson, parliamentary secretary for accessibility, the plan's goal is to make B.C. "the most progressive province in Canada for people with disabilities.
"Aboriginal Disability Awareness Month highlights an important perspective on this work and celebrates the contribution Aboriginal people with disabilities make to our communities."
