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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Climate CHANGES…can we?

In this feature, we are talking about the challenges and opportunities that lay before us all in 2016. Some of our nations are leading the way in finding non-fossil fuel energy sources. Some have said ‘No’ to LNG, others … Read More

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

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

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

What Does a Megawatt Mean to You?

Leaders of Klahoose and Sliammon nations recently travelled to Toba Inlet for an update on the Jimmie Creek run-of-river project since work began one year ago. Johnny Hanuse was there to report and take photographs.

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Salmon Struggle, We Struggle

Words and photos by Tricia Thomas

When salmon struggle, we struggle.  Around the Salish Sea, salmon represent our traditions, our food and ceremonies. Their survival in the face of daunting change is an inspiration for Coast Salish people as we … Read More

Tsawwassen Species at Risk

By Tricia Thomas

Aboriginal communities are no longer being left out of conservation efforts in their traditional territories.

That’s one result of a recent partnership between Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council, Tsawwassen First Nation’s joint venture with Matcon Civil Constructors and … Read More

Tsawwassen Youth Get To Work!

By Tricia Thomas

Tsawwassen First Nation were given a kick-start for future success in the job market, thanks to a summer youth program.

High school students were given onthe- job paid work experience, training and mentoring opportunities along with letters of … Read More