The 45th president of the United States of America has certainly had plenty of press time more often than not for nefarious or hilarious reasons. This one, however, was particularly notable, as it fit into neither of those categories. On … Continue reading →
The federal government recently announced $988,637 in funding which enabled the first phase of the construction of a gas station, convenience store and Tim Hortons restaurant on T’Sou-ke Indian Reserve No. 1. The completed project creates jobs and new business opportunities for the … Continue reading →
Sarah Canham, Simon Fraser University In Vancouver last month, more than 400 volunteers walked around, carrying clipboards and wearing bright yellow buttons that read “Homeless Count.” They were out on the streets or in shelters asking homeless people to complete … Continue reading →
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs official statement (Coast Salish Territories/Vancouver, B.C. – April 2, 2019) On Tuesday, April 2 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the removal of former Attorney General and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and former Treasury … Continue reading →
The Government of Canada is continuing the work of righting past wrongs, especially those involving Indigenous children, by resolving Childhood Claims through negotiation rather than litigation. On March 12, 2019, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with … Continue reading →
The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is calling on each Senator of Canada to pass Bill C-262, An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous … Continue reading →
The National Energy Board (NEB) today delivered its Reconsideration report to the Government of Canada, with an overall recommendation that the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (Project) is in the Canadian public interest and should be approved. The NEB will impose … Continue reading →
Yesterday, on February 14, 2019, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Chief Russ Chipps of the Beecher Bay (Sc’ianew) First Nation celebrated with members of the Beecher Bay First Nation the settlement of a historical grievance concerning … Continue reading →
The Moose Hide Campaign has launched a new education initiative aimed at K-12 students as part of its drive to end violence against women and children. The Moose Hide Learning Journey was launched along with the eighth annual Moose Hide … Continue reading →
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in support of the Moose Hide Campaign’s Provincial Gathering and Day of Fasting on Feb. 13, 2019: “Today we recognize the Moose Hide Campaign and its work to end violence against Indigenous … Continue reading →
