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From risk to resilience
ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation leads wildfire mitigation work in the Kootenays The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation, with funding support from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC),…
A call to the current: Why protecting water starts with us
Submitted by Wildsight Roughly 22,000 people recreated on a seven kilometre stretch of Columbia River between Columbia Lake and Fairmont Hot Springs in 2021 alone….
Delivering food amid growing need
The Trust helps food banks provide vital support “We won’t let anybody go hungry.” This commitment from Anne Miskulin, Coordinator of the Arrow and Slocan Lakes…
Evacuation Alerts rescinded for Madias Creek Wildfire
The Evacuation Alerts for the Madias Creek wildfire have been rescinded today as crews continue to make progress. “Our crews continue to do regular patrols…
New multi-purpose centre announced for ʔAkisq̓nuknik
ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation (ʔAFN) is pleased to announce its approval to construct a new multi-purpose centre, comprised of a new health centre, band hall and…
Councillor election upcoming for ʔakisq̓nuk community
The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation has called an Election in accordance with the ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation Custom Election Regulations (2024), for the purpose of electing two…
Agreement reached on Elkhorn Ranch Specific Claim
On August 18, ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation Chief and Council and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, announced a settlement agreement regarding the ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation’s…
Groundbreaking partnership formed for Michel Coal Project
Foundation laid for new era of natural resource development Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band or YQT) and Pacific Road Capital are proud to announce…
PM hosts world but dismisses First Nations at home
As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosts the international community in Montreal this week for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, the six Indigenous governments from…