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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Local involved in historic declaration of Indigenous rights Act
Legislation introduced Oct. 24, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. and a local woman is…
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…
Shuswap Band included in EMBC pilot project
Emergency Management BC (EMBC) and the Justice Institute of British Columbia are working with 11 First Nations communities, including the Shuswap Band at Invermere, to…
Funds to help revitalize Indigenous languages
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council, a First Nations-run Crown corporation, will work in partnership with First Nations communities to develop and implement revitalization plans for…
Indigenous Disability Awareness Month proclaimed
British Columbians are invited to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous people with disabilities as government has proclaimed November Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. Acting on a…
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…