By Jeremy Appel, Alberta Native News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The British Columbia government says it won’t appeal a June 29 court ruling that unchecked industrial development in northeastern B.C. violates the treaty rights of the Blueberry River First Nation, the CBC reports.
Continue reading BC gov’t won’t appeal landmark ruling on treaty rightsBy Rachelle Stein-Wotten, Gabriola Sounder, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
After a year and a half of meetings and planning, the climate action technical advisory committee has endorsed a draft report on recommended actions for climate adaptation and mitigation in the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Continue reading Nanaimo Climate action committee settles on prioritiesWarning: This article contains content about residential “schools” that may be triggering.
By Anna McKenzie, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter.
On the shores of the town of Chemainus, on the traditional territory of Puneluxutth’, thousands of people in orange shirts gather in memory of the survivors, victims and intergenerational survivors of Canada’s residential “school” system.
Continue reading Remembering Kuper IslanD Residential School: Thousands march in ChemainusBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The federal government announced in June that traditional Indigenous names can be used on passports and other travel documents.
Continue reading Indigenous names can be used on passportsBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A new report is highlighting the importance of restoring a focus on matriarchal roles for the health and strength of First Nations communities.
Continue reading Restoring a focus on matriarchal roles in First Nations communities
