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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…
Indigenous people asked to help shape future of reconciliation
The provincial government is asking Indigenous peoples for additional feedback on the draft action plan required under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples…
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…
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…