First post-treaty election held for Tla’amin voters

Clint Williams was elected hegus (chief) on Sept. 10 in Tla’amin Nation’s first election after its treaty was implemented in April 2016. He is pictured here with Sliammon Development Corporation’s manager Kelly Rankin.

Eight Legislators were elected by Tla’amin voters. … Read More

Finally a place to play

When Doug White II was a kid growing up at Snuneymuxw First Nation, he had to get creative to find places to play.

“My gymnasium was just across the street here,” he said, gesturing to a road in the community’s … 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

Nisqually

“It’s definitely a powerful journey. In the sharing, the coming together, people are starting to stand up and show who they are. Our culture was almost lost due to laws that were put on us in our history, but this … Read More

Fred fine with fine

Words by Cara McKenna. Photos by Tricia Thomas

A Stz’uminus elder who was fined $20,000 after a seven-month covert fisheries investigation has successfully appealed his sentence.

Fred Elliott, 74, was charged two years ago after he sold $750 worth of … 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

Aware of the world

By Cara McKenna

William George-Thomas just graduated from high school in June, but he already has a resume that would be envied by people who have been in the workforce for years.

“I decided to be more aware about what’s … Read More

Youth invited to own gathering

Youth ages 14-19 from the eleven nations in Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council have until Aug. 5 to register for the first Youth Leadership Gathering on August 16-17 at Stz’uminus First Nation near Ladysmith.

“It’s a great chance for … Read More

‘Just say no’ says chief to Ottawa

By Cara McKenna

Chief Maureen Thomas of Tsleil-Waututh Nation went to Ottawa last month in order to make a plea to the federal government to reject the Trans Mountain pipeline project.

Squamish Chief Ian Campbell, Musqueam councillor Howard Grant and … 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