Tag Archives: first nations
Vice President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council resigns
Andy Callicum Vice President of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council has resigned from his position. The Directors of the Nuu-chah-nulth tribal council would like to thank Callicum for his contributions ...
Jan 28, 2020
First Nations invited to climate forum in Prince George
The First Nations Climate Initiative (FNCI) has extended an invitation for all First Nations to meet with them on Jan 29 in Prince George. The meeting will be about the vision that First Nation...
Jan 27, 2020
Funding announced to help build skilled workforces in Indigenous communities
More than 475 people in Indigenous communities throughout B.C. are gaining skills to succeed in high-opportunity trades careers, with six new two-year training programs. Supported by the Industry Trai...
Jan 23, 2020
B.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favour of First Nation
The B.C. Supreme Court ruled today that there was no infringement of religious freedoms in the "smudging case". In November the Court heard from a parent in school district 70. The parent, Ms. Servati...
Jan 08, 2020
Funding announced to help preserve Indigenous culture and language recordings
As part of the Government of Canada's reconciliation efforts, Library and Archives Canada is supporting Indigenous communities as they seek to preserve and make accessible their existing audio and vid...
Jan 06, 2020
Impacted First Nations look to achieve equity ownership of the CGL Pipeline Project
TC Energy Corporation, the company constructing the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project is selling up to 75 per cent equity interest in the project. They are setting aside 10 per cent equity interest for...
Nov 07, 2019
Study reveals high rates of food insecurity for First Nations
The Assembly of First Nations, the University of Ottawa and the University of Montreal released the draft results of the First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study. The study found that rough...
Nov 06, 2019
Search continues for missing First Nations woman
Prince George RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding a missing person. Tammy Leah Ann Alexis was last seen in Prince George on September 22 of this year. Extensive efforts to locate her have...
Nov 01, 2019
Three new Indigenous created animations released
Today is the International Animation Day and the National Film Board (NFB) has released three new Indigenous created short animations. The NFB has teamed up with imagineNATIVE Film and associate produ...
Oct 28, 2019
First Nations renew fight for clean drinking water
A group of First Nations will be launching a campaign to confirm their right to safe drinking water. Alberta First Nations launched a 2014 action in federal court seeking confirmation to safe drinking...
Oct 15, 2019