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Ken Coates Canada's Future Depends on True Indigenous Partnerships and Revitalized Rural Economies
At the Nation2Nation conference in Kitimat, academic and policy expert Ken Coates shared a powerful message about rural Canada's changing landscape and the critical role of Indigenous partnerships. Co...
Oct 23, 2025 Ken Coates Speaking at Nation2Nation conference in Kitimat
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Nation2Nation Forum Spotlights Indigenous Partnerships in the Energy Sector
At the Nation2Nation Forum in Kitimat yesterday , Gitxaala Nation's Chief Clifford White led a panel on The Indigenous Natural Gas Opportunity Upstream and Midstream. The discussion, presented with th...
Oct 23, 2025 Gitxaala Nation’s Chief Clifford White along with Eva Clayton, Karen Fourt-Gill, and Andrew Victor (Sabrina Spencer CFNR/ News)
Multiple power outages affecting Northern BC
BC Hydro crews are busy this morning responding to multiple power outages across the North. In Hazelton, 44 customers are without power north, south, east, and west of Kispiox Valley Road after a wire...
Oct 23, 2025
Northern Health warns of extended wait times at Fort St. John Hospital
Northern Health says the Fort St. John Hospital in Fort St. John has been seeing more patients than usual lately and as a result the wait times for many of the hospital's services, including within it...
Oct 23, 2025 Northern Health Notification graphic / Courtesy: Northern Health
The Power of Partnerships" Panel Highlights Collaboration at Nation2Nation Forum
At the Nation2Nation Forum in Kitimat today, a panel called "The Power of Partnerships, The Power of Yes" focused on how Indigenous nations are working with industry to strengthen communities and loca...
Oct 22, 2025
Flood Watches Issued as Powerful Storm Approaches BC Coast
A strong storm system approaching the BC Coast has triggered flood watch's and high stream flow weather warnings for along coastal in BC The River Forecast Centre has issued a Flood Watch for the Skee...
Oct 22, 2025
Ellis Ross Talks Nation-Building and Bill C-5 at Nation2Nation Forum
Today in Kitimat, MP Ellis Ross spoke at the Nation2Nation forum about nation-building and the role of Bill C-5. Ross reflected on his community's journey from a time of little support to a focus on s...
Oct 22, 2025 File photo of MP Ellis Ross
Haisla Nation Leads Dialogue on Protecting Rivers and Building Trust
At the Nation2Nation Forum, Haisla Nation Environment Manager Candice Wilson led a panel called Shared Waters - bringing together community, industry, and science voices to discuss how to care for the...
Oct 22, 2025
Haisla Members Raise Concerns About Overcrowded School Bus Route 40
Members of the Haisla nation have raised concerns about overcrowding on school bus serving their community Parents and guardians, like Nina Shaw, say bus route Route 40 has been at it's full capacity ...
Oct 22, 2025 Milkos / Depositphotos.com
First Nations Uniting for a Better Future in Kitimat
Stephen Buffalo, President and CEO of the Indian Resource Council of Canada, spoke at the Nation2Nation event in Kitimat today about the growing opportunities for Indigenous communities through collab...
Oct 22, 2025