Malahat Votes, Prepares for New Council and LNG!

Malahat Nation members will soon be electing a new chief and council and recently tallied up the support from its third gala and begun to take the next steps down the road to its plans for a liquefied natural gas … Read More

Community and Neighbours See Malahat LNG Plans

Esther Harry and her grandson Keith saw details for an industrial project planned on their doorstep when they went to the Kwunew-Kwasun cultural centre on Sept. 16.

They were among many Malahat First Nation members who turned out – along with … Read More

Our River, Our Food

by Tricia Thomas

“Halalt will continue to do everything we can to protect our river and the aquifer. We are stewards of the entire watershed. It is our job to protect the fish and habitat from the estuary to the … Read More

New Conservation Partnership for the South Coast of British Columbia

The Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council (NmTC), TFN Construction / Matcon Civil Joint Venture (TMJV) and the South Coast Conservation Program (SCCP) are pleased to announce the commencement of their new conservation partnership, and the award of Federal Aboriginal Fund for … Read More

A time of falling leaves and harvesting foods

Words and photo by Tricia Thomas

September is always a busy month as we gather food for the winter. Salmon are coming home and the smokehouses are filling up.

But fall came early this year. Elders say that when the … Read More

Herons+Eagles=Community

Words and photos by Tricia Thomas

Nature can sometimes be cruel, but it can also surprise.

That was revealed in a story about a Great Blue heron rookery in Tsawwassen First Nation territory on the shoreline overlooking BC Ferries. Writing … Read More

Record pinks on Indian River

Record numbers of pink salmon are returning to the Indian River this year.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation fisheries crews observed over two million pinks this week in mid-August. Low flows and high temperatures were a concern like in other streams around the … Read More

Sun shines on daycare

Young children of Tsleil-Waututh Nation are learning that the future can be eco-friendly. A solar tracker made up of 40 solar panels was installed near the nation’s childcare centre and playground, powering 90 per cent of the building’s energy needs.

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Stewards of the Potholes

The Sooke Potholes is one of the best known and well-loved camping and recreation spots on southern Vancouver Island. Except, as of Jul 10, it has a new name – Kwl-uchun – which means ‘spring salmon place’ in the SENĆOŦEN … Read More

I’Hos Connects Past and Present

Words and photos by Tricia Thomas

I’Hos is the traditional Coast Salish name for Savary Island. The word means tow-headed serpent. The Tla’amin (Sliammon) people have been living in this area of the Salish Sea for over 8,000 years. I’Hos Cultural Tours, located in Powell River … Read More