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

Thanks, Elsie!

Powell River residents will turn out to the historic Dwight Hall on March 4 to honour and thank Dr. Elsie Paul of Tla’amin First Nation for her many contributions to the community.

Sponsored by the municipality and the regional district, … 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

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

TFN Votes on Dec. 16

Another Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facility is in the pipeline, so to speak, on the Salish Sea. Tsawwassen First Nation [TFN] members will vote Dec. 16 whether to permit an LNG export terminal on 80 acres of the nation’s industrial … Read More

‘Stay in School’ message directed at Malahat youth

A job and education fair at the Kwunew Kwasun cultural centre in early November was one of the first public appearances by Malahat Nation’s new council members.

And newly elected councillor Vincent Harry used the occasion to tell community members, … Read More

Our Vets Remembered

Reconciliation is about all Canadians making efforts to better understand the role Indigenous Veterans have played in Canada and expressing their heartfelt gratitude. It is our hope that Canadians across the country join us in honouring them today.

-Statement by Canada’s … Read More

A Fresh Start for Malahat

No more secret agendas. No more major decisions without consultation or regard for the environment.

No, we are not talking about the promises of the recent federal election. These are the policies of the new Malahat Nation leaders elected on … Read More

Alisha a Perfect ‘Match’ for Business

A Young woman from Sliammon First Nation – Alisha Point – thinks she made the perfect match when she started working for Raven Events this summer.

She has been focusing on Raven’s highly successful trademarked Aboriginal Business Match [ABM] events, … Read More

Malahat members elect first female chief

Words and photo by Tricia Thomas

Caroline Harry was elected chief at Malahat First Nation on Monday, Nov. 2. The elected council includes Vince Harry (left), George Harry Jr. and Matt Harry.

Out of the 83 members who voted, 40 … Read More