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…
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Changes aimed to support First Nations communities
To ensure a stable, long-term source of revenue for B.C. First Nations, the provincial government has introduced the Gaming Control Amendment Act, which, if passed,…
Governments say accord to transform treaty negotiations
The Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia and the First Nations Summit (the Principals) have taken an important step to move forward as…
$8.8 million set for 45 homes in Ktunaxa ʔamakʔis
Indigenous peoples on-and off-reserve will soon have access to more than 1,100 new affordable homes in 26 communities throughout British Columbia, including 39 homes off…
Commitment to action on Indigenous child welfare confirmed
Letter to the Editor The Province of British Columbia, with the BC Assembly of First Nations, First Nations Summit and Union of BC Indian Chiefs…
Qat’muk ruling shows Canada’s hypocrisy
e-KNOW Editorial By Ian Cobb Last week (Nov. 2) the Supreme Court of Canada showcased to the world how full of B.S. Canada is when…
In support of the BC Treaty Commission’s annual report
Letter to the Editor I thank the BC Treaty Commission and Chief Commissioner Celeste Haldane for their insightful and comprehensive annual report, and continuing commitment…
Land and Land Title act changes introduced
A Bill was introduced yesterday in Victoria that could allow the provincial government to close certain Crown land areas “as required,” among other changes aimed at…