First Nations in the Interior region will have access to First Nations-led mental health and addictions treatment, with construction underway on the Seven Nations Soaring…
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It takes a river of people to bring the salmon home
By Mark Thomas, kalʔlùpaɋʹn Chief Keith Crow and Jason Andrew The Columbia River was once the source of the greatest salmon runs in the world….
Important bird habitat in RM Trench now protected
Breeding birds and elk among wildlife to benefit from conservation project Grassland-reliant species in the Rocky Mountain Trench now have more protected habitat thanks…
Arrow Lakes impacts top of mind in Treaty negotiations
By Kathy Eichenberger Op-Ed Commentary As British Columbia’s lead in negotiations with the United States to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, I would like to…
Discussions continue on the Columbia River Treaty
Canadian and United States representatives continue discussions toward a modernized Columbia River Treaty. Canada and the U.S. met informally four times this year on March…
Next round of Columbia River Treaty negotiations upcoming
Katrine Conroy, B.C.’s Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty, says she is confident the under-renegotiation treaty will be successfully modernized ahead of the next…
Webinar series shares local First Nations water knowledge
Indigenous Water Relations within the Columbia Basin is a new webinar series hosted by Living Lakes Canada, the water stewardship non-governmental organization (NGO) based in…
Incorporating culture into work
By Stephanie Stevens Edgar Degas said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Robyn Tardif is doing just that. The…
A powwow performance celebration for all ages
Powwow dance, hoop dance and Métis jigging are beautiful expressions of Indigenous Peoples’ rich history and culture. Translated from Cree to mean “to dance” and…
Interior Nations and IH renew partnership accord
The seven interior Nations and Interior Health (IH) have renewed their commitment to work together to improve Aboriginal health outcomes and to ensure cultural safety…