Hub introduced at Tulalip event

Gathering delegates heard about the climate change Hub created by leaders of Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council.

“There are a lot of people interested in working with the Coast Salish nations,” Christine Callihoo said, mentioning federal and municipal governments. “We’re trying … Read More

Four nations hold elections

Spring elections are scheduled for four of the 11 First Nation members of Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council.

Voters at Tsleil-Waututh went to the polls on March 30.

Ballots will be cast at Stz’uminus on April 6. Klahoose members will vote … Read More

Tulalip Gathering focuses on Salish Sea successes, challenges

The Coast Salish Gathering was held in late February on the reservation of the Tulalip Tribes.

The annual get-together of peoples from Western Washington Tribes and BC First Nations from around the Salish Sea is an opportunity for relations from … Read More

Stz’uminus people getting job-ready

As the signs go up for the new Tim Hortons and Esso gas station, members of Stz’uminus First Nation are gearing up for major job opportunities at the new Oyster Bay development on the Trans Canada Highway north of Ladysmith.

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Dialogue session for community leaders

Another Reconciliation Dialogue workshop is scheduled in Vancouver for business and community leaders on April 27.

Called a “professional learning experience” by Reconciliation Canada, the half-day workshop provides leaders with the opportunity to engage in dialogue and reflect on the … Read More

Two Nations Celebrate Treaties

Early April is a significant time for two nations with Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council.

A two-day celebration of will take place at Tsawwassen First Nation on April 2-3 as community members celebrate their milestone treaty. In April 2009, BC’s first … Read More

Those who stopped Enbridge stand with KM pipeline foes

By Cara McKenna

Indigenous people who successfully fought against Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline are sharing their advice and support with those trying to stop Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to the Lower Mainland.

About 300 people gathered in … Read More

Halalt Elders Visit a Treaty in Action

By Edith Moore

Treaty or no treaty? This has been the important question for my nation for a long time. Halalt First Nation’s elders council recently made a trip to Tsawwassen First Nation to witness its legislature in session and … Read More

Voices from DTES front lines heard at live taping on MMIW

A live taping of CBC Radio’s The Current in Vancouver on Jan. 24 was an opportunity for a panel of journalists and artists to speak about their work around the missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) crisis.

But the real … Read More

Women’s Memorial March

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Vancouver on Valentine’s Day to remember Indigenous women whose lives were lost on the Downtown Eastside.

The annual Women’s Memorial March, in its 27th year, aims to bring courage to the families … Read More