Article and images provided by The Number Voices on the Rise is a new documentary series produced by The Number following host Eli Hirtle as he travels to Indigenous communities across Alberta to explore ongoing language revitalization efforts. All three … Continue reading →
–Flickr image, B.C. Gov. Legislation introduced Oct. 24, 2019, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. When passed, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act will make British Columbia … Continue reading →
To ensure a stable, long-term source of revenue for B.C. First Nations, the Province has introduced the gaming control amendment act, which, if passed, will provide B.C. First Nations with 7% of BC Lottery Corporation’s net income for 23 years. The … Continue reading →
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said today’s ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) is a major victory for fairness and justice that must be respected by Canada. The decision secures compensation for First Nations … Continue reading →
–Indigenous News, source: Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs For over 143 years the status and registration provisions of the Indian Act have been wielded as a colonial tool of assimilation to undermine the cultural integrity and legal status of … Continue reading →
-by souNatassia Davies (Originally posted on Facebook—see below— and republished with permission) We made a thing! 💁🏽♀️ My mom (Shelley Davies) and I had the wonderful opportunity to design and paint a mural for the new gas station/Tim Hortons in Sooke … Continue reading →
The Pacheedaht, the Ditidaht First Nations, and the governments of Canada and British Columbia have taken a significant step to move forward together with reconciliation, to begin to address the wrongs of the past and build a new relationship based … Continue reading →
–Media release from the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) Today, Canada’s Governor General provided Bill C-91, An Act Respecting Indigenous Languages royal assent, thus passing the bill into Canadian Law. The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) celebrates this … Continue reading →
From the Sooke Truth & Reconciliation group Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day! It is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Here are some events in … Continue reading →
One thousand one hundred and eighty-one — that’s the number of Indigenous women and girls we know have gone missing or have been murdered in Canada. To raise awareness about this tragedy and to give a voice to the voiceless, the … Continue reading →
