Exploring Theme: "Indigenous Victories"

Old Howard Johnson hotel site purchased by the province and First Nation demonstrates the ‘magic of mediation,’ says minister BY JULIE CHADWICK ● NANAIMO, NEWS ● JULY 18, 2024  First Peoples Law Report: Indiginews – The treaty-protected sxwayxum village site in downtown “Nanaimo” will be returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation, the province announced this week.   The “B.C.” government and Snuneymuxw acquired...

If members vote yes on treaty next spring, First Nation will become self-governing CBC Indigenous: The chief of the Kitselas First Nation has initialled a treaty with the governments of Canada and British Columbia, marking the end of decades-long negotiations to achieve self-governance.   The treaty — which, according to the Kitselas Treaty Information Source website,...

NationTalk: BURNS LAKE – The Province and Lake Babine Nation are taking the next step in the journey to recognize and implement the Nation’s rights and title through the signing of a new land transfer agreement. The agreement will enable Lake Babine Nation to take back control of 20,000 hectares of waterfront and prime forestry...