Tag Archives: first nations
First Nations event cancelled
The First Nations LNG alliance event that was set for October 12th in Smithers has been cancelled. This event was to be the first ever First Nations led Pro-LNG event. The First Nations LNG alliance h...
Oct 09, 2019
Heiltsuk not endorsing use of IMAX film
Byron Horner is the Conservative candidate for the federal riding of Courtenay-Alberni. He was also an executive producer on the Great Bear Rainforest IMAX film, which was filmed in Indigenous territo...
Sep 26, 2019
Support for clean energy for First Nations
Four First Nations are moving ahead with clean-energy projects that will reduce greenhouse gases and lead to substantial cost savings for their communities. The province granted more than $930,...
Sep 19, 2019
Agreement reached with the City of Prince Rupert
The Coast Tsimshian nations of Metlakatla and Lax Kw'alaams have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Rupert. This is aimed at strengthening the existing relationship between gove...
Sep 16, 2019
First Nations Leadership Council welcomes bringing into force of Bill C-92
Federal legislation recognizing First Nations jurisdiction over children and families will take effect next year. BC First Nations are welcoming the announcement that Bill C-92 will come into full for...
Sep 11, 2019
Ts^ilhqot'in National Government highlights collaboration and jurisdiction in report on 2017 Wildfires
A comprehensive report in to the 2017 wildfire season conducted by the Ts^ilhqot'in National Government has brought forward 33 calls to action. TNG Tribal Chair Chief Joe Alphonse highlighted the plig...
Apr 24, 2019
Province comes to agreement with Cheslatta Carrier Nation to right 67 year-old wrong
In an effort to right a wrong committed more than 6 decades ago, the province has reached an agreement with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation. Back in 1952, the Nation was forced off of their traditional l...
Apr 17, 2019