Halalt voters say “yes” in lands vote

Nearly 90 per cent of voters supported the designation of three parcels on Halalt’s main reserve

Economic development at Halalt First Nation took a big step forward on Jan. 16 with an overwhelming vote in favour of designating some of … Read More

Welcome to the Salish Sea Sentinel

We sincerely hope that this monthly magazine, filled with the positive, forward-looking articles from our eleven First Nations, will carry on the ten-year legacy of Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council newsletters. The decision to publish the magazine came from our board of … Read More

“Grave concern” and praise over pipelines

Tsleil-Waututh Nation – The People of the Inlet – has praised the BC government’s stand on the northern Enbridge pipeline while laying out its worries over Kinder Morgan’s plans for an oil sands pipeline in its own backyard.

Chief Maureen … Read More

PADDLE TO QUINAULT

“The revitalization of ocean culture through canoes is coming to life.”

That is Guy Capoeman speaking about Paddle to Quinault, the 2013 version of the annual Tribal Journey. He is the project coordinator for the Journey that will end at … Read More

Bannock battle on menu for Malahat

A fried bread competition, raffles, seeking sponsors and a whole lot of paddling.

Those are just a few of the things on the agenda as Malahat First Nation prepares to take part in its first Tribal Journey – Paddle to … Read More

Another journey begins for Leah

This morning (May 22), a long journey will end and another will begin for Leah George-Wilson of Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Last night, she posted this message on Facebook: “Thinking about tomorrow because I’ll be walking across the stage to accept my … Read More

Election another step for ‘Mr. Positive’

‘Mr. Positive’ – There are many things the leader of a small First Nation can be called, but the name often used to refer to the chief of Klahoose First Nation, James Delorme, is a pretty good one.He is starting … Read More

Land deal for Snuneymuxw

Snuneymuxw First Nation has taken ownership of large sections of forest lands near Nanaimo and made other deals with the BC government that is expected to lead to both economic and job opportunities for the nation.

The government termed the … Read More

New housing for Malahat Nation members

There are 24 people living in new homes at Malahat First Nation and more housing units are on the way.

That is evidence of “a commitment to make housing a priority for the community,” says Councillor Dean Harry.

Four of … Read More

New Library for Halalt

Books – both paper and digital – fill the new library that had its grand opening at Halalt First Nation on March 13.

There are 1,750 books, to be exact. But already some people are talking about expanding the facility … Read More