Island Brave to paddle in Hawaiian canoe races

The Island Brave canoe club from Snuneymuxw First Nation is not only looking ahead to its regular racing season at other Coast Salish communities around the Salish Sea, it is looking internationally.

Since late last year, the club has started fundraising … Read More

Snuneymuxw facility nears its opening

Snuneymuxw First Nation’s multi-use use gymnasium building is substantially completed, but is not yet open to the community except for the store.

In a notice to members just before Christmas, the nation said: “There are significant and minor things that must … Read More

Tanya steps up from behind the scenes

By Cara McKenna

Tanya Corbet spent years working behind the scenes to get Tsawwassen First Nation, where she was born and raised, into the news. Now she’s the one in front of the camera.

The long-time communications pro has a new … Read More

Nanaimo Cannery Sold to Nuu-chah-nulth Nations

Five Nuu-chah-nulth nations from the west coast of Vancouver Island have bought the controlling interest in a Nanaimo fish processing plant used by many First Nations.

The purchase of St. Jean’s Cannery was made by NCN Cannery LP which is made … Read More

Malahat joins dirty soil fight

One of the first actions by the new chief and council at Malahat First Nation, in early December, was to ask BC’s environment minister Mary Polak “to take immediate action” on a permit for a contaminated soil dump near its neighbours … Read More

Thanks, Elsie!

Powell River residents will turn out to the historic Dwight Hall on March 4 to honour and thank Dr. Elsie Paul of Tla’amin First Nation for her many contributions to the community.

Sponsored by the municipality and the regional district, … Read More

Welcome to Tla’amin

An excerpt from an editorial entitled ‘Welcome to Tla’amin’ that appeared in the Jan. 6 edition of the Powell River Peak newspaper. The Tla’amin treaty takes effect on April 5 this year.

The upcoming treaty will not even come … Read More

Klahoose plans for future

by Johnny Hanuse

Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) might seem to be a modern-day exercise with nation members creating a roadmap for future generations.

But as Klahoose First Nation works on the second phase of its four-part CCP, they are learning … Read More

Schools Plan Signed

An innovative local education agreement (LEA) was recently signed between Cowichan Valley School District 79 and Malahat Nation.

It demonstrates a commitment to enhanced learning objectives by focusing on Malahat students’ individual needs and cultural experiences.

Board representatives believe the … Read More

Chief Says ‘NO’ to Expansion

Snaw-naw-as chief David Bob gave strong opposition to expansion plans for a marina near Parksville.

He voiced his concerns about Beachcomber Marina’s plans in a letter to the Regional District of Nanaimo. “This entire area is a sacred site to the … Read More