Heiltsuk Nation opens first Big House in 120 years
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 19:00:57 +0000
The community has been planning and fundraising to build a new one for decades.
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Election 2019: Liberals' salmon farm pledge could disrupt thousands of jobs in B.C.
Credit to Author: Randy Shore| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 23:03:36 +0000
Seafood aquaculture supports 7,000 jobs in B.C. and generates $1.5 billion in economic activity, more than 90 per cent of that from farmed salmon.
Read moreNuxalk First Nation seeks return of 'family treasures'
Credit to Author: Randy Shore| Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:29:57 +0000
The totem was taken from the North Bentinck Arm village site sometime after a tumultuous displacement of the Nuxalk people due to a small pox epidemic.
Read moreB.C. proposes changes to Gaming Control Act to support First Nations communities
Credit to Author: Harrison Mooney| Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 03:20:58 +0000
A proposed change to the Gaming Control Act would provide a stable, long-term source of revenue for B.C. First Nations, the Province announced Tuesday. If passed, the gaming control amendment act will give B.C. First Nations 7 per cent of BC Lottery Corporation net income for 23 years. The amendment will allow the provincial government […]
Read moreFirst Nations, forestry and cabinet resignation big topics for B.C. legislature return
Credit to Author: Rob Shaw| Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 20:31:47 +0000
Climate change, insurance rates and teen vaping also expected to feature in fall legislative session.
Read moreIndigenous business leaders meet against a backdrop of emerging prosperity
Credit to Author: Randy Shore| Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 18:00:01 +0000
The World Indigenous Business Forum will bring 700 delegates from around the world to Vancouver beginning October 8
Read moreElection 2019: Greens commit to process for First Nations to opt out of Indian Act
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2019 20:16:39 +0000
The Green party is promising a framework for Indigenous communities to opt out of the Indian Act as part of its strategy for reconciliation.
Read moreElection 2019: May commits to process for First Nations to opt out of Indian Act
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2019 19:23:19 +0000
The Green party is promising a framework for Indigenous communities to opt out of the Indian Act as part of its strategy for reconciliation.
Read moreReport finds that giving back to the community includes more than volunteering
Credit to Author: Kevin Griffin| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:00:31 +0000
One way to increase participation is for groups or causes to design events and engagement opportunities that fit into people’s lives and respect the barriers they face
Read moreDaylight saving time: B.C.'s Horgan to seek a co-ordinated Cascadia end to seasonal changes
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:59:22 +0000
This is Premier John Horgan’s first official visit to the Yukon.
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