Aboriginal Affairs
More action wanted on premier's aboriginal action plan promise
By November 18, 2011 12:19 pm 3 commentsThe British Columbia government is saying the right things about supporting aboriginal people living off reserve, but is yet to commit funding, said Paul Lacerte, the executive director of the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Read more…
Organizations agree to work together on aboriginal social services
By October 21, 2011 11:27 amTwo umbrella organizations are signing an agreement today to work more closely together to improve social services for aboriginal people living off-reserve. Read more…
Agreement reached on new B.C. First Nations health plan
By October 13, 2011 04:07 pm 4 commentsFirst Nations living in British Columbia will soon have much of their healthcare delivered to them by a separate health authority, following an agreement struck today between the B.C. First Nations Health Council and provincial and federal health ministries. Read more…
Filed inFirst day of missing women hearings marred by protests, more withdrawals
By October 11, 2011 03:20 pm 6 commentsHearings into the police and prosecutorial handling of the Robert Pickton case began today amid street protests and the withdrawal of four more advocacy groups. Read more…
Clark rejects request to 'fix' Missing Women Inquiry
By September 28, 2011 05:19 pm 1 commentsThe province declines a request by NGOs and the families of missing and murdered women to "fix" the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry before hearings begin on October 11. Read more…
Williams Lake RCMP officer accused of beating teenage girl
By September 27, 2011 11:51 am17-year-old Jamie Haller was repeatedly punched in the face while in the custody of the Williams Lake RCMP, says the girl's mother, a claim disputed by the detachment's commander. Read more…
Filed inSummit to save BC herring draws First Nations, other experts
By September 3, 2011 10:00 am 2 commentsAmidst the pie charts, tables, and the graphs with jagged lines that end in steep declines, it was First Nations' memories of the herring fishery that gave this workshop a foundation. Read more…
New UBC course takes on representation of Aboriginals in media
By September 1, 2011 02:25 pm 2 commentsA new partnership between the UBC School of Journalism and five First Nations communities in the Lower Mainland aims to correct the omission of, and errors about, Aboriginal people in mainstream media. Read more…
Filed inMissing women inquiry dates announced for northern B.C.
By August 25, 2011 02:22 pmThe Missing Women Commission of Inquiry has announced the dates and locations for community forums in northern B.C. The forums are part of the research phase of the inquiry before hearings begin in October. Read more…
Filed inB.C. First Nations prepare for trade and relations with China
By August 9, 2011 02:30 pmThe B.C. First Nations Leadership Council, representing numerous native groups in the province, today announced a China strategy aimed at growing stronger relations between the two. Read more…
Filed inUBC Inuit youth research project garners international attention
By July 25, 2011 04:51 pmA University of British Columbia research project aimed at helping Inuit youth learn more about their history and culture captured international interest at a student conference in China last week. Read more…
Filed inOttawa failing First Nations education: child advocate
By July 13, 2011 02:28 pm 4 commentsMONCTON, N.B. - A child welfare advocate is accusing the federal government of failing First Nations when it comes to education, saying that funding military projects and other initiatives should never come at the expense of a young person's future. Read more…
Filed inHistoric cannery demolished in North Delta
By July 12, 2011 12:14 pmPort Metro Vancouver is demolishing a historic cannery in what some activists say is a concession to a provincial highway project. Read more…
First Nations gain ability to confront local governments over human rights
By June 17, 2011 10:13 am 1 commentsStarting tomorrow, First Nations members will be able to take their own local governments to task for human rights violations. Read more…
Filed inBC First Nations aren’t dupes of US green movement: Chiefs
By June 14, 2011 11:44 am 2 commentsFirst Nations groups oppose Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project because it poses real risks to their territories, five chiefs argue, not because they’re being duped by U.S. environmentalists. Read more…
Point missed giving royal assent for trip to Williams Lake, not Europe
By June 3, 2011 10:54 am 6 commentsReporters who noted Lieutenant Governor Steven Point's absence when it came time to give royal assent to bills at the closing of the legislative session this week were incorrectly told he was in Europe. Read more…
Pacific Gateway highway expansion hits two roadblocks
By May 31, 2011 05:52 pm 3 commentsThe Lower Mainland's controversial Pacific Gateway project, long the target for environmentalists, First Nations and other critics, ran into two significant obstacles in May.
On May 19, Sany Zain,Translink's director of roads, announced to an enthusiastic crowd of project opponents at a Sapperton Pensioners Hall meeting that the proposed United Boulevard extension of the massive highway project was being cancelled because of public opposition... Read more…
Filed inStó:lō disappointed after meeting minister about Yale treaty
By May 26, 2011 10:50 amLeaders of the Stó:lō First Nation were disappointed following a May 26 meeting with Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak this morning. "The Stó:lō are not going to lie down and allow their rights and title to be given to another first nation," said Stó:lō Nation President Joe Hall. Read more…
B.C. gov't denies funding for sex workers, aboriginal groups at Pickton inquiry
By May 24, 2011 02:39 pm 2 commentsVANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has rejected a recommendation to fund groups representing sex workers, aboriginals and residents of Vancouver's troubled Downtown Eastside in the forthcoming public inquiry into the Robert Pickton case. Read more…
Province taking park land for power line
By May 20, 2011 12:51 pm 5 commentsThe British Columbia government is carving land from a park for the Northwest Transmission Line, a project the mining industry has said is needed to increase development. Read more…
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Yale and Stó:lō Nations negotiating river access as treaty moves forward
BC and Yale First Nation celebrate treaty legislation
First Nations bearing brunt of flooding, need permanent protection: chief
Pacheedaht and partner purchased forest licence from WFP
Private titles mistakenly issued on Squamish Nation reserve lands
Federal parties pass tanker ban motion opposed by Conservatives
61 First Nations ally to oppose Enbridge pipeline
BC delegation makes case for federal tanker ban
RCMP says it hasn't been asked to investigate unusual trading in Taseko Mines
Ktunaxa Nation declares territory protected, closed to ski resort
Representative for Children and Youth believes it’s possible to help Aboriginal youth, but not without a plan
Critics question legality of new resource super ministry
Lawyer for Tsilhqot'in welcomes mine decision
Ottawa rejects one B.C. gold and copper mine but approves another
Globe considers changes following manipulation of Fish Lake mining poll
'Let First Nations manage fisheries': UBC prof
'Online polls aren't scientific': Globe and Mail editor
Prosperity Mine supporters 'cheated' on online poll: activist
Morton finishes four-day paddle down Fraser as sockeye inquiry begins
'Serious trouble' if BC allowed lead on environmental assessments: Chief
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Campbell's mining stance insults First Nations: Chief
Enbridge pipeline puts 56000 jobs at risk: First Nations leader
Sockeye run 'largest return since 1913': Fraser River Panel
Morton applies for expired salmon feedlot licences
Province shortens hunting season following Tahltan blockades
Paddle for Wild Salmon planned for October
Chiefs back Atleo's bid to halt mine
New Oka possible, feds incapable of legislation, says poll
Prosperity mine will be a net loss to BC: study
Tsilhqot'in Nation denounces BC support for Prosperity mine
Enbridge pipeline 'risks a culture,' says First Nations alliance
Federal review panel rejects Prosperity mine proposal
B.C. First Nations take HST concerns to the province
'We are open to future discussions with both bands': marina developers
Minister shows 'complete disregard' for indigenous mining rights, says group
Victoria marina approvals challenged in court
Report condemns BC mining laws
Contentious pipeline closer to official approval
Feds celebrate aboriginal treaties, still won't sign UN indigenous rights declaration
Health Canada targets aboriginal health
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