Lisa Howell, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa; Kiera Brant-Birioukov, York University, Canada, and Nicholas Ng-A-Fook, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa As we move towards Sept. 30, many schools and universities will be talking about observing the new National Day for Truth and … Continue reading →
The following is in addition to the Sooke Truth for Reconciliation gathering, Sep 30, 2021, at the kiosk, 11am. It comes from ReconciliationCanada.ca September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is a day to recognize and … Continue reading →
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council welcomes the decision of the Federal Court today that resoundingly dismissed Canada’s appeals of two of the orders from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) in the … Continue reading →
This year Orange Shirt Day has become a national holiday – a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sep 30. The path to truth and reconciliation feels long and rocky right now. So many graves of children who died … Continue reading →
Thousands of kilograms of debris, including styrofoam, plastic bottles, nets, rope, abandoned boats and tires, have been removed from B.C.’s shoreline as several Clean Coast, Clean Waters (CCCW) projects wrap up their operations. T’Sou-ke Harbour Shoreline Clean Up, one of … Continue reading →
An upgrade to the Sooke Wastewater Treatment Plant will soon provide modern, reliable services that further meet the needs of people living in the District of Sooke and members of the T’Sou-ke Nation. The Province is contributing $4.6 million toward … Continue reading →
((Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – July 8, 2021) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) congratulates RoseAnne Archibald of Taykwa Tagamou Nation as the first woman elected as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. … Continue reading →
A person’s name is fundamental to who they are. Indigenous names are endowed with deep cultural meaning, and speak to Indigenous peoples’ presence on this land since time immemorial. Yet the impact of colonialism means that many Indigenous people’s names … Continue reading →
About 90 Indigenous early childhood development programs are receiving up to $100,000 each to improve wellness for over 1,700 children through land-based cultural programming. “The pandemic has made it clear how important getting outside is to our mental, physical and … Continue reading →
NUU-CHAH-NULTH TERRITORY, BC, June 7, 2021 /CNW/ – Since time immemorial, Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations have been stewards of the forest, fisheries, and all resources within their ḥahahuułi (traditional territories). On June 4, 2021, the three Nations signed the Hišuk ma … Continue reading →
