New evidence suggests that First Nations people may have arrived in northern Vancouver Island as early as 18,500 years ago.
Chris Hebda, from the Hakai Institute, is the lead author of a study that found Topknot Lake, near Cape Scott, has been ice free since then. In today’s interview he also gives a tentative outline of our area’s history from post ice age settlement down to the First Nations of our era.
Continue reading The Ice Age settlement of Vancouver Island and the Discovery IslandsThe Union of BC Indian Chiefs is the latest First Nations group to speak against the so called truckers ‘Freedom Convey’ which pulled into Ottawa on January 29th.
Continue reading Union of BC Indian Chiefs joins First Nations opposition to ‘Freedom Convoy’Terrace Standard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Gidimt’en Checkpoint, the group opposing the construction of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline (CGL) on Wet’suwet’en territory in northwest B.C., have submitted a report of their ongoing issues to an expert panel of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Continue reading Northwest B.C. pipeline opposition group submits report on militarization of Indigenous land to UN panelCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
Qathen Xwegus Management Corporation (QXMC), which oversees sustainably-focused economic development for the Klahoose First Nation, is a busy beehive of activity, thanks to its innovative team.
Continue reading Klahoose First Nation economic development thriving under committed leadershipBy Jeremy Appel, Alberta Native News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
(ANNews) – The Algonquin Nation has issued a statement saying that it does not in any capacity support the far-right trucker convoy that has been occupying its traditional lands, APTN News reports.
Continue reading Ontario First Nations Speak Out Against Anti-Vaxx Convoy In Ottawa
