Tsawwassen’s projects are put in perspective

“For 200 years the Tsawwassen First Nation was a welfare state, but no longer.”

Those were the words of Chris Hartman, head of the nation’s economic development corporation, who spoke to the South Delta Probus Club late last year.

Hartman … Read More

‘Many Stars’ shines across Canada

Ellen White – Kwulasulwut – has been appointed to the Order of Canada.

The Snuneymuxw elder whose name means ‘Many Stars’ was honoured for her work as a community leader and for her efforts to preserve the Hul’qumi’num language.

The … Read More

Council of elders guiding NmTC

Elders will be sharing their wisdom and advice with Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council (NmTC) leaders in the coming year.

Five members of the new council of Coast Salish elders were elected for year-long terms and introduced to directors at the … Read More

‘BC Bud’ trademarked says Homalco chief

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Chief MaryAnn Enevoldsen talked about the potential of the … Read More

Communications is her passion

Edith Moore is starting a new job as communication liaison for Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council. Her role will be to pass information to member nations and assist in the exchange of knowledge between communities.

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Passion is a powerful thing. … Read More

Water and hydro development eyed by Tla’amin

A proposed hydroelectric development that could increase Tla’amin Nation’s water supply, among other benefits, is one step closer to being built.

The nation is moving forward with a full feasibility study for the project that will involve researching fish habitats … Read More

Hanuse new rep for the BCAFN

Klahoose may be a small community, but it now has two representatives at the table of the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN).

Johnny Hanuse, 25, was voted in as BCAFN’s male youth council representative in late October. He joins … Read More

Survivors’ Totem Pole raised in Vancouver

An eight-metre cedar Survivors’ totem pole was raised in Pigeon Park on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on Nov. 5. It was crafted Haida carver Skundaal Bernie Williams (Gul Kitt Jaad) who was the only female apprentice of the late Bill Reid. … Read More

Run like the wind… shine like the sun

Several members of Tsleil-Waututh were among more than one thousand people who participated in the second Great Climate Race in Vancouver as they ran or walked support renewable energy in their own backyards.

On a sunny morning in Stanley Park … Read More

Film stars shine at Tla’amin

Two members of Tla’amin Nation are starring in a feature adventure film that will be on screens in 2017.

Kayaking for Beginners stars Ta’Kaiya Blaney with a backup role for film veteran Evan Adams (Smoke Signals).

Although much of the … Read More