BUSINESS
Still loving it!
April 30, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelIt’s almost one year since Colleen George left her longtime job at T’Sou-ke Nation’s administration office to begin working with wasabi.
The last time The Sentinel saw her was in October, just after the first harvest from 15,000 plants growing in … Read More
Big numbers from the TFN’s industrial projects
April 30, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelBy Cara McKenna. photos from Sentinel archives
Tsawwassen First Nation is progressing on a mega industrial development that is set to make the post-treaty community a major economic force in Metro Vancouver.
The first phase of the development is beginning on 90 … Read More
Homalco drummers
April 30, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelThe Homalco drum groups gets together regularly in the community hall to sing old songs and learn new ones.
Many of the songs can be heard by visitors to the Bears of Bute this summer.
Prime Jericho lands deal a Tsleil-Waututh milestone
April 29, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelTsleil-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
Anita’s flame burns brighter
April 29, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelAnita 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’
April 29, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelWhen 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
The Herons Nest
April 29, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelDO 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
Money talks, NmTC Board listens
April 29, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelBy 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
April 29, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelElders 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
April 29, 2016 | Salish Sea SentinelSnuneymuxw 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