Tag: First Nations

Elections BC says petition seeking repeal of DRIPA can go ahead

Elections BC has approved in principle a petition seeking to repeal B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Four island, coastal First Nations Chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to “chillax” over land acknowledgements

Chiefs from four First Nations communities are telling Aaron Gunn to “chillax” after the MP criticized land acknowledgements in a statement posted Monday on X.

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

Eby pressing ahead with fast-track infrastructure despite First Nations pushback

B.C. Premier David Eby appears to be forging ahead with the NDP government’s controversial set of bills aimed at streamlining approvals for renewable energy and infrastructure projects, despite mounting opposition from First Nations leaders.

Cybersecurity incident breaches First Nation Health Authority data 

A cybersecurity breach in May resulted in sensitive information being hacked, including names, personal health numbers, and demographic information...

New Gallery for Spirits of the West Coast Native Art

Spirits of the West Coast Native Art is getting set to launch their new gallery building. The Comox Valley's newest...

Positive Changes Coming for First Nations Health Benefits

Starting Sunday, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the BC Ministry of Health will implement an all-new health...

Province Fighting Back On Pipeline Project

The BC government is taking action against the Kinder Morgan pipeline project. Minister of Enviornment and Climate Change George...

Tribal Journeys 2017 arrive at K’omoks

Standing Together Tribal Journeys 2017 has arrived in the Comox Valley. The canoes are travelling across the BC Coast, making...

TimberWest donates $100,000 towards new hospitals

$100,000 is going towards implementing First Nations influences on the look and feel of the new Comox Valley and...

Coastal First Nations signs management agreement for Pacific North Coast

A new management agreement has been signed for BC's Central and North Coast. The Pacific North Coast Integrated Management agreement...

Island First Nations Health Accord renewed

Island Health and First Nations across the region have renewed a partnership accord to improve the health and wellness...

New logo for NIC Aboriginal Education Advisory Council

North Island College's Aboriginal Education Advisory Council has unveiled a new logo to welcome aboriginal students to the college. Council...

Historic vote for Tla’amin First Nation

A new government has been elected for the Tla'amin First Nation. Members cast ballots this weekend in the first...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

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B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

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B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.