Letter to the Editor Premier David Eby: On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the rich histories, traditions and cultures of Indigenous Peoples who call…
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IJC asked to help form plan for transboundary pollution
The ongoing struggle to establish a transboundary plan to deal with pollution in the Elk and Kootenay/Kootenai river watershed today (March 11) reached a positive…
Honour those who’ve lived here for untold generations
Letter to the Editor On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the diversity, strength and leadership of Indigenous Peoples. We honour those…
Agreements address Columbia River Treaty impacts on First Nations
The Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan Nations and their members will benefit from new interim agreements that share revenue generated from the Columbia River Treaty….
B.C. to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be enshrined in B.C. law to honour the strength and resilience of residential school survivors and remember…
Mayor Price meets with new Housing Minister
Homelessness, affordable housing and crime were the major topics of discussion at a breakfast meeting in Cranbrook at St. Eugene Resort Thursday, November 17, between…
Minister’s statement on Homelessness Action Week
Letter to the Editor By proclaiming Homelessness Action Week in B.C. (Oct. 9-15), the province acknowledges the tireless work of organizations and advocates to meet…
B.C. invests in First Nations language, arts, culture and heritage
New provincial funding is being aimed at supporting and strengthening the reclamation and revitalization of First Nations languages, arts, culture and heritage across B.C. The…
Celebrating Canada’s Indigenous Peoples
Letter to the Editor On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples who have lived on this land for untold generations and will do…
Province provides funds for lost gaming revenues
First Nations governments financially challenged by the pandemic and natural disasters will benefit from a one-time provincial grant that makes up for the loss of…