Farm School grows at Tsawwassen

Something else is growing at Tsawwassen First Nation amidst the retail malls, housing developments and industrial project.

The TFN Farm School, an innovative partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has received a $263,000 grant from the Real Estate Foundation of BC.

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No, Yes, Maybe to LNG

by Mark Kiemele

Why Caroline Harry was elected as Malahat Nation’s first female chief in November, she expected to live up to her campaign promise of open and transparent leadership and restoring connections with other First Nations on the Saanich Pennisula.

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Governance powers T’Sou-ke future

“Good governance is key,”says Chief Gordon Planes when he talks about his nation’s never-ending journey for sustainability… and survival. “We all must have light footprint on Mother Earth.”

It is a message that T’Sou-ke First Nation has been spreading … Read More

Mega-Malls = Mega Opportunities

Stores at the Tsawwassen First Nation’s rapidly developing megamalls are expected to start opening as soon as May, with a full opening of the massive shopping complex scheduled for this fall. Numbers are staggering for the development along Highway 17 near … 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

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

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

T’Sou-ke Gets its Land

T’Sou-ke Nation has taken possession of about 150 acres at Broom Hill near Sooke, completing a second phase of its incremental treaty agreement with the provincial government. The land was transferred back to T’Sou-ke and the nation will hold it … Read More