Quality of life key agenda item in top-level meetings

Early September was a busy time for First Nation leaders in BC.

First, there was the signing of a partnership agreement with the BC Business Council for economic development between First Nations and business leaders, focusing on a shared vision … Read More

Kw’umut Lelum celebrates 20 years

 The 20th anniversary of Kw’umut Lelum Child and Family Services Society was celebrated at Halalt First Nation in early July.

It was a chance to honour all the people who were instrumental in building one of the most successful First … Read More

Relationships are key

The annual Power in Numbers event at Stz’uminus on June 23 heard some straight talking from First Nation leaders as they spoke about sharing, relationships and sustainability.

People from industry and government filled the elders centre for the networking event. … Read More

Pipeline hopes rise

Words and photos by Cara McKenna

Many are celebrating a recent Federal Court of Appeal decision that quashed Canada’s approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline project because of improper consultation with First Nations.

The June 23 decision is especially … Read More

Training Leaders

New leaders in Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council nations will be getting some high-level training, thanks to a new initiative.

News of funding for the leadership development project came in early July from the New Relationship Trust and Indigenous and Northern … Read More

Salish Eagle christened

The Salish Eagle, which will soon be adorned with distinctive designs created by John Marston, was christened in an official naming ceremony in early June at a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland.

The Eagle is one of the three new Salish-class … Read More

Jobs offer after cannery buyout

A private celebration was held at St Jean’s Cannery in Nanaimo in early June to officially mark the sale of the 55-year-old company to a group of five Nuu-chah-nulth nations from the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Larry Johnson, chairman … Read More

Carmen lands a job

When Carmen Galligos spoke at the Tla’amin Nation treaty celebrations on April 9 in Powell River, she impressed everyone in the crowd.

“We’re also in a time of constant innovation and growth right now,” she told the audience. “Even in … Read More

Knowledge is key for Kalvin

By Mark Kiemele Bear photos by Todd Peacey

When Kalvin Hackett takes guests from around the world into Bute Inlet for the Homalco Wildlife Tours, he goes armed… with knowledge. The goal for him is to be the best for himself, … Read More

Youth invited to first summer NmTC gathering

Young people from every one of the eleven Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council nations are invited to apply to attend the first Youth Leadership Gathering.

The two-day gathering will be held in the Shell Beach area of Stz’uminus First Nation on … Read More