Tag: First Nations

Elections BC says petition seeking repeal of DRIPA can go ahead

Elections BC has approved in principle a petition seeking to repeal B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Four island, coastal First Nations Chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to “chillax” over land acknowledgements

Chiefs from four First Nations communities are telling Aaron Gunn to “chillax” after the MP criticized land acknowledgements in a statement posted Monday on X.

Indigenous corporation buys building to support local First Nations

First Nations will see more sovereignty and stability through the purchase of a Campbell River building. Tiičma Enterprises, an Indigenous...

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

Eby pressing ahead with fast-track infrastructure despite First Nations pushback

B.C. Premier David Eby appears to be forging ahead with the NDP government’s controversial set of bills aimed at streamlining approvals for renewable energy and infrastructure projects, despite mounting opposition from First Nations leaders.

Positive Changes Coming for First Nations Health Benefits

Starting Sunday, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the BC Ministry of Health will implement an all-new health...

Curtain Closes On Tribal Journeys 2017

Tribal Journeys 2017 has come to an end. The event, hosted by the Wei Wai Kum and Wei Wai...

Volunteer for Tribal Journeys 2017

Prep is underway for the 2017 Tribal Journeys canoe trip. Heidi Ridgway says the event brings together a number of...

Plenty of Positives Emerge From 2017 BC Elders Gathering

The 2017 BC Elders Gathering in Campbell River has concluded. The gathering, which brought elders from First Nations groups across...

BC Elders Gather In Campbell River

The co-chair of this year's BC Elders Gathering is hoping this is a starting point for progress. The gathering...

Getting set for National Aboriginal Day

The community is invited out to celebrate National Aboriginal Day on Wednesday. Events are taking place in communities across the...

Canoe trip brings First Nations together

First Nations are set to be celebrated this summer. The Tribal Journeys: Standing Together canoe trip will see travelers from...

TimberWest donates $100,000 towards new hospitals

$100,000 is going towards implementing First Nations influences on the look and feel of the new Comox Valley and...

Historic vote for Tla’amin First Nation

A historic vote took place on Saturday at the Tla'amin First Nation. Members of the Nation voted to elect a new government...

Federal Budget Released

Reaction, both positive and negative is rolling in on yesterday's Federal Budget. The financial document included a large amount of...

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