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September 3, 2024
“we’re Coming For Everything Our Ancestors Were Denied”: BCFNJC Releases What We Heard Report And Accredited CPD Content From The 3rd Annual First Nations Justice Forum
NationTalk: syilx Homelands, Westbank BC: The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) is pleased to share the What We Heard Report from the 3rd Annual First Nations Justice Forum (Justice Forum), along with video lectures from the event that legal professionals may use to fulfill the Law Society of British Columbia’s accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD)...
July 19, 2024
A Housing Hub That Brings History Forward with Heart
leləm̓, a master-planned village designed by Musqueam, carries forth the nation’s values of sustainability and stewardship in building community. The Tyee: This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are either put on by...
July 6, 2024
An Indigenous ecologist on why we need to stop and listen to save the planet
New book details how joining Western science and an Indigenous worldview makes for better science Amanda Buckiewicz · CBC News · Posted: Apr 19, 2024 3:08 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 19 Quirks and Quarks – 19:12 An Indigenous ecologist on why we need to stop and listen to save the planet Click to the following link to...
July 1, 2024
‘The History Isn’t Certainly Taught in Your Ordinary School’
Through film, the TEṮÁĆES Revitalization Project tells the story of the W̱SÁNEĆ presence on the Southern Gulf Islands. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are either put on by us or by...
June 28, 2024
‘We’re Going to Work Together. That’s the Nutsa’maat Commitment’
Lydia Hwitsum is a land champion for bringing together First Nations and settler governments using a traditional Cowichan principle. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are either put on by us or...
June 25, 2024
Pembina, Haisla First Nation greenlight proposed LNG project
Proponents say project is expected to be in service in late 2028 The Canadian Press CBC News: The Canadian Press – Canada is set to have another liquefied natural gas export terminal after project proponents greenlit the majority Indigenous-owned $4-billion US Cedar LNG facility. Calgary-based pipeline company Pembina Pipeline Corp and the Haisla First Nation...
June 24, 2024
Land Awards Spotlight Indigenous Heroes and Projects
Accolades for First Nations leaders and initiatives at this year’s Real Estate Foundation of BC gala. The Tyee: This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are either put on by us or by...
June 11, 2024
Haisla members vote overwhelmingly in favour of supporting Cedar LNG
The Globe and Mail: Published June 10, 2024; Updated June 11 The Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corp. PPL-T +0.49% increase are closer to approving a US$3.4-billion plan to export liquefied natural gas from British Columbia after Haisla members voted overwhelmingly in favour of backing the energy project. Nearly 93 per cent of Haisla members who participated in...
March 27, 2024
Shíshálh Nation rescues, relocates 10 houses slated for demolition
Homes to travel to the First Nation by barge from Port Moody, B.C. CBC Indigenous: Ten homes will be saved from demolition and barged to the shíshálh Nation next week in what one company is calling a “revolutionary housing solution.” Fifty-nine homes in Port Moody, B.C., just east of Vancouver, were set to be demolished to make...
March 4, 2024
First Nations Release Critical Minerals Strategy in British Columbia to Facilitate Net Zero by 2050
NationTalk: (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) – First Nations in B.C. have announced a proactive critical minerals strategy for their territories in British Columbia. The First Nations Critical Minerals Strategy was facilitated and prepared by the BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council and supported by the First Nations Leadership Council....
November 25, 2023
Indigenous economy surging toward $100B, Indigenous leaders say
‘Indigenomics’ event held to bring companies and governments into wave of growth CBC News: Entrepreneur Rob Tebb can see his company becoming bigger — a lot bigger. “The opportunity is there to just grow this business to four or five times the size that it is,” he said. Tebb, who is Métis, owns Regina-based Xtended...
November 9, 2023
First Nations-led renewable energy organization is a historic move for BC
NationTalk: The Georgia Straight – Smalyax K’uul means “coming together as one”—and that is exactly what First Nation leaders in BC’s northwest are doing. We have come together to form K’uul Power: a First Nations-led organization that will pursue the development and operation of renewable energy transmission and generation projects in northwestern British Columbia. As the Chief of...
October 25, 2023
McLeod Lake Indian Band signs with province, regulatory agency to lead $7B clean energy project
Agreement sets up framework to create low carbon energy through Indigenous owned, operated projects CBC Indigenous: The Canadian Press – The McLeod Lake Indian Band in northern British Columbia has signed an agreement in partnership with the province to work on what Premier David Eby calls an “elegant” proposal for a clean energy hub on band territory north...
July 9, 2023
Indigenous leaders strive for economic growth as they tout B.C. LNG
The Globe and Mail: Three Indigenous leaders will be promoting plans to export liquefied natural gas from British Columbia, striving for economic growth as they work to address climate concerns when building new energy projects. Karen Ogen, chief executive officer of the First Nations LNG Alliance, will appear at a Monday morning event before an...
July 4, 2023
Métis Financial Corporation of British Columbia Launches Grant to Support Métis First-time Home Buyers
NationTalk: Métis Financial Corporation of British Columbia (MFCBC) in partnership with Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has launched a First-Time Home Buyers Program (FTHBP) to support Citizens of the Métis Nation of BC who are ready to purchase their first home. FTHBP is a one-time grant that provides Métis people with financial assistance to invest...
June 16, 2023
Massive Vancouver land development unveiled for Jericho area
The Globe and Mail: Vancouver’s Indigenous nations had already pitched an ambitious plan for a massive new development on the city’s west side two years ago that would double the current population there. Now, a revised plan being released Friday by the consortium of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations has increased the amount of housing dramatically, with...
April 25, 2023
First Nations and US Tribes gather for a continental discussion about Indigenous values in deal-making
Over 1500 delegates from Indigenous nations, industry and government gather in Vancouver to showcase leading successful Indigenous-industry deals from around the world NationTalk: COAST SALISH TERRITORY — The Canadian-based First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) is hosting over 1500 delegates representing Indigenous nations, industry, and government at the Westin Bayshore hotel April 24th & 25th...
March 17, 2023
Two First Nations in B.C. share child welfare agreement – and salmon
APTN: Two First Nations in B.C. came together this week to sign a declaration recognizing their child welfare jurisdiction. To mark the occasion and follow their tradition, the Gitsegukla traded salmon with the Simpcw. There was also drumming and singing during their ceremony in Prince George, B.C. Gitsegukla Chief Anne Howard said the declaration was...
January 26, 2023
Tahltan Nation and Nisg̱a’a Nation Announce New Partnership That Will Maximize Economic Benefits at The Seabridge KSM Project
NationTalk: Announced today, Tahltan Nation and Nisg̱a’a Nation (the “Nations”) have joined together in a new partnership. This partnership brings new life to a historic and centuries-old Peace Treaty, through the Treaty Creek Limited Partnership. The new partnership will optimize their participation at the Seabridge KSM project, further establishing the Nations as industry leaders in...
April 25, 2018
First Nations Leadership Council Concerns on “Bill 26”
First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) while acknowledging “some promising components” in Bill 26 also have the following concerns: The amendments were prepared unilaterally and without consultation by BC The amendments are technical and operational and do not go far enough in addressing the principles of UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Truth and Reconciliation...