A $232 million construction project is proceeding following a special groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 11 in Cranbrook. Elected officials, Ktunaxa Nation dignitaries, Interior Health and Bird…
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Wildsight joins in demanding end of Bills 14 and 15
Wildsight is adding its voice to the chorus of outrage at the B.C. government’s Bill 14, the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act, and Bill…
ʔaq̓am oppose proposed fast tracking projects Bills
Submitted by ʔaq̓am Chief and Council ʔaq̓am Chief and Council are deeply disappointed and alarmed by the announcement of British Columbia’s recently introduced Bill 14…
Ecosystem improvements on the horizon
Eight projects will enhance biodiversity, restore ecosystems Healthy ecosystems are essential for sustaining biodiversity and community well-being. To support this, Columbia Basin Trust is providing…
Child well-being accord signed by FNLC and B.C.
The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) and B.C. government recently signed a child well-being accord that recommits how the parties work together to support First…
Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare legislation passed
B.C. child and family welfare laws now respect and uphold the inherent rights of Indigenous communities to provide their own child and family services with…
Historic action plan guides UNDRIP implementation
The B.C. government today announced it is releasing the Declaration Act Action Plan, developed in consultation and co-operation with Indigenous Peoples, outlining 89 specific actions…
Funds announced for well-being and poverty-reduction plans
Two Ktunaxa Nation communities will be supported so they can complete well-being and poverty-reduction plans and projects in their communities, thanks to a grant from…
BCAFN Chiefs re-elect Regional Chief
The BC Assembly of First Nations Chiefs (BCAFN) have re-elected Terry Teegee as the Regional Chief during the 17th BCAFN Annual General Meeting held online Nov….
Indigenous human rights legislation passed unanimously
Letter to the Editor We have made history. British Columbia is the first province in Canada to enshrine the human rights of Indigenous peoples in…