Prime Jericho lands deal a Tsleil-Waututh milestone

Tsleil-Waututh Nation has regained partial ownership of 38.7 acres of its traditional territory — which happens to be some of the most valuable real estate in Canada.

The First Nation, along with Squamish and Musqueam, successfully purchased the remaining tract … Read More

Welcome home, babies!

Words by Cara McKenna.  Photos by Tricia Thomas 

According to Snaw-naw-as stories, when residential schools began and ceremonies became illegal, ancestor Nanoose Bob burned all of the First Nation’s regalia in an effort to protect people.

Much of the community’s culture … Read More

Anita’s flame burns brighter

Anita Noble has a new job to add to her part-time work as the medical travel assistant at Klahoose First Nation. She was recently was named to run the Candle Creations business from the backroom in the old band office … Read More

Election to an ‘amazing institution’

When I submitted my nomination to run for a position on the Tsawwassen Legislature, I was ready for any outcome. If I was elected, I would work for my people as I promised. If I wasn’t elected, I would accept the … Read More

Bryce wins third term as Chief

Bryce Williams has been elected to his third term as chief of the Tsawwassen First Nation. He was running against Ken Baird and Andrew Bak, both of whom work for the nation. A total of 187 members voted out of an … Read More

The Herons Nest

DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA YOU’VE BEEN MULLING OVER IN YOUR HEAD FOR AGES? WONDERING IF IT WOULD EVER WORK OR HOW MUCH WORK IT WOULD ACTUALLY BE?

Erik Blaney is ther person to call. He is … Read More

Harry Manson Honoured

Snuneymuxw soccer star Harry Manson will be honoured at the BC Sports Hall of Fame Banquet of Champions in Vancouver on June 9.

Manson, who died in 1912, paved the way for many other Indigenous soccer players during his lifetime and … Read More

Money talks, NmTC Board listens

By Mark Kiemele

Money is often on the agenda when Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council’s board of directors meet. But when billions of dollars are under discussion, it gets the attention of everyone. The presentation by Harold Calla of Squamish Nation was … Read More

Nominations opened for first Elders council

Elders from Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council nations will soon be providing knowledge and wisdom in their roles as members of the first Elders Advisory Council. Nominations from all nations’ elected leaders as well as from individuals are invited until May 13 … Read More

Snuneymuxw considers its lost reserve lands

Snuneymuxw First Nation is moving forward on reaching a financial settlement with Canada over the loss of its reserve in the City of Nanaimo.

Chief and council will be holding several community information meetings around the agreement in late April … Read More