The B.C. government is inviting written submissions on proposed changes to British Columbia’s Land Act, which if approved would provide a mechanism for government and…
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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…
Indigenous people asked to help shape future of reconciliation
The provincial government is asking Indigenous peoples for additional feedback on the draft action plan required under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples…
Wildsight calls for immediate protection of old growth
One year has passed since the release of A New Future for Old Forests, a thorough provincial old growth report, yet little has been done…
Indigenous human rights legislation passed unanimously
Letter to the Editor We have made history. British Columbia is the first province in Canada to enshrine the human rights of Indigenous peoples in…
Local involved in historic declaration of Indigenous rights Act
Legislation introduced Oct. 24, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. and a local woman is…
Changes aimed to support First Nations communities
To ensure a stable, long-term source of revenue for B.C. First Nations, the provincial government has introduced the Gaming Control Amendment Act, which, if passed,…
$8.8 million set for 45 homes in Ktunaxa ʔamakʔis
Indigenous peoples on-and off-reserve will soon have access to more than 1,100 new affordable homes in 26 communities throughout British Columbia, including 39 homes off…
It’s time we have a public conversation on race
“Perceptions” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary Cranbrook is in the news again, and as has often been the case, not for a good reason. But…
Commitment to action on Indigenous child welfare confirmed
Letter to the Editor The Province of British Columbia, with the BC Assembly of First Nations, First Nations Summit and Union of BC Indian Chiefs…