Power to the people continues at T’Sou-ke

T’Sou-ke Nation’s special projects manager Andrew Moore highlighted the success of the community’s solar program at an annual Energy Connections conference in Vancouver on March 4.

Moore sat on a panel with several other experts who shared their solar and … Read More

Communications is power at T’Sou-ke

Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council is committed to assist its members in preparing for the future while networking with leaders from other nations. That’s why more than 30 delegates attended two days of workshops about energy and food security that were … Read More

Four nations hold elections

Spring elections are scheduled for four of the 11 First Nation members of Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council.

Voters at Tsleil-Waututh went to the polls on March 30.

Ballots will be cast at Stz’uminus on April 6. Klahoose members will vote … Read More

Counseling with culture at the core

Noelle Hanuse is on a quest – to reach out to Indigenous students at Vancouver Island University (VIU) who may not be aware of the counselling services available at the university or might have previously hesitated to access services. Counselling … Read More

Tulalip Gathering focuses on Salish Sea successes, challenges

The Coast Salish Gathering was held in late February on the reservation of the Tulalip Tribes.

The annual get-together of peoples from Western Washington Tribes and BC First Nations from around the Salish Sea is an opportunity for relations from … Read More

Stz’uminus people getting job-ready

As the signs go up for the new Tim Hortons and Esso gas station, members of Stz’uminus First Nation are gearing up for major job opportunities at the new Oyster Bay development on the Trans Canada Highway north of Ladysmith.

… Read More

Talks start on Nanaimo-Vancouver passenger ferry service

Snuneymuxw, the City of Nanaimo and its port authority have started discussions with the proposed operator of a new passenger-only ferry to downtown Vancouver.

The talks come after Island Ferry Services Ltd was chosen as the preliminary preferred proponent to … Read More

Dialogue session for community leaders

Another Reconciliation Dialogue workshop is scheduled in Vancouver for business and community leaders on April 27.

Called a “professional learning experience” by Reconciliation Canada, the half-day workshop provides leaders with the opportunity to engage in dialogue and reflect on the … Read More

New staff at NmTC

Two new employees have joined the team at Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council (NmTC).

Jaclyn Harris is the new administrative assistant with the NmTC Events company unit of the tribal council. And Andrea Jacobs is the administrative assistant in NmTC’s governance … Read More

Two Nations Celebrate Treaties

Early April is a significant time for two nations with Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council.

A two-day celebration of will take place at Tsawwassen First Nation on April 2-3 as community members celebrate their milestone treaty. In April 2009, BC’s first … Read More