POLITICS
We are here… remember us
October 28, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
When Vancouver’s mayor and council are making decisions for the city’s future in decades to come, they’ll be reminded of the local First Nation’s ties and values.
Jordan Gallie, from Tsleil-Waututh Nation, is one of three artists who won a … Read More
Roy’s getting going on nation building
October 28, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
Roy Francis made a salient comment at a recent meeting of service providers and partners – from police to health care – in the new Governance House at Tla’amin Nation.
“Who’s responsible?” he asked and answered his own question when … Read More
We are part of the process
October 28, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
The chief of Klahoose First Nation says responsible partnerships between Indigenous communities and businesses are crucial as Canada moves towards reconciliation.
James Delorme, who also sits on the BCAFN board of directors, was one of numerous chiefs who signed a … Read More
Small is beautiful, Malahat says about LNG project
October 28, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
Malahat Nation reaffirmed its support for a liquefied natural gas facility in its territory in the wake of Canada conditionally green-lighting a project on BC’s northwest coast.
Shortly after the federal government announced conditional environmental approval for the massive Petronas-led … Read More
Nations say ‘No’ to high-risk oil
October 28, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
First Nations and tribes from throughout North America have signed an Indigenous treaty that collectively denies any oil transport in their respective territories.
The signatories include about 50 nations from British Columbia, including Snuneymuxw and Tsleil-Waututh. The communities are vowing … Read More
Ladysmith development by Stz’uminus could earn $40 million in a decade
October 28, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
Stz’uminus First Nation and its development partner are getting closer to building a new neighbourhood in the Town of Ladysmith.
The town has held a public hearing on the Holland Creek project and the town council has given its okay … Read More
Strong Nanaimo protest against fish farm impacts
October 1, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
Leaders and members from Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus and Snaw-naw-as nations were joined in an anti-fish farm protest in Nanaimo on Aug. 31.
A group from Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw on the BC central coast stopped in cities and towns from Campbell River to … Read More
Neighbours unite again during Bute Inlet visit
October 1, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
The mid-September meeting of Homalco and Tsilhqot’in leaders in Bute Inlet was more than a ceremonial visit.
“Historic” was one word used for the visit, as leaders and other delegates met in Bute – the traditional home of the Homalco … Read More
Quality of life key agenda item in top-level meetings
October 1, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
Early September was a busy time for First Nation leaders in BC.
First, there was the signing of a partnership agreement with the BC Business Council for economic development between First Nations and business leaders, focusing on a shared vision … Read More
First post-treaty election held for Tla’amin voters
October 1, 2016 | Salish Sea Sentinel
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
