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Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Ed Hitchins

A guy who found his calling later in life, Edward Hitchins is a professional storyteller with a colourful and extensive history.

Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018.  After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge.  Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories. 

In a way, he hopes this position will allow both himself and Energeticcity to grow as a collective unit as his career moves forward and evolves into the next step.

He looks forward to growing both as a reporter and as a human being while being posted in Fort St. John.

This reporting position has been funded by the Government of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.

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Ed Hitchins,'s Latest Articles

Tse’k’wa cave wins B.C. tourism award for Indigenous experience

Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa Heritage Society won the Indigenous operator or experience award at the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) conference in Kelowna.

Organizers of second Cultural Gathering of Nations seek sponsorship from Dawson Creek council

The organizers behind the Cultural Gathering of Nations at the Ovintiv Events Centre have sought sponsorship from the City of Dawson Creek.

Election for Saulteau First Nations chief and council draws near

An election to select a new council and chief for Saulteau First Nations in Moberly Lake will take place on Monday, March 30th.

Blueberry River Offices in early spring 2024
Blueberry River First Nations chief and council urge members against ‘escalating situation’ with pipeline protest

Protesters and contractors from Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) set up a road blockade north of Fort St. John on Monday, March 2nd to protest the NEBC Connector project, but BRFN chief and council do not condone the action.

New Blueberry River First Nations chief outlines goals since election

Sherry Dominic, who was elected in January 2026 to be the chief of Blueberry River First Nations, spoke to Energeticcity.ca about her goals for her upcoming term.

Indigenous explainers: What are ribbon skirts and why are they important?

Ribbon skirts have been seen as a symbol of womanhood in First Nations culture throughout history.

Fort Nelson community forest uses salvageable lumber funds for replanting

The Fort Nelson First Nation and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality gave an update on the sales of salvageable wood in its community forest.

Fort Nelson First Nation sign. Reads A nation
Fort Nelson First Nation seeks directors for forestry company

Dechita - which translates to forest or bush - is the forestry arm of Fort Nelson First Nation.

Doig River First Nation presents land-use plan to Fort St. John Council

Doig River First Nation's joint land-use with the province is being shopped around councils throughout the winter to seek public input.

Indigenous care support worker named Co-op Community Champion

February's Co-op Community Champion Shara-Lynn Singh, who has Cree and Tahltan Nation ancestry, began her work in Indigenous support care at the Fort St. Hospital a year ago.

Gathering of Nations 2025. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
Cultural Gathering of Nations returns for 2026

The Cultural Gathering of Nations' event coordinator Daniel Desjarlais said more Treaty 8 B.C. Nations will participate in the event's logistics in 2026.

Charlie Lake historical site shortlisted for top Indigenous experience award

Tse'k'wa Heritage Society has been shortlisted for the Tourism Industry Association of BC's (TIABC) 'Indigenous operator or experience award' for 2026.

A wooden sign that reads "Doig River First Nation."
Doig River First Nation to host land-use plan event in Fort St. John

Doig River First Nation's long-term land-use plan engagements, including on February 24th, are the second of a four-step process between the First Nation and the province of B.C.

Prophet River First Nation chief named vice-chair of alliance supporting sustainable energy projects

Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty was named vice-chair of the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance during the week of the BC Natural Resources Forum 2026 in Prince George.

Prophet River First Nation releases dates for 2026 Treaty Days

Prophet River First Nation's Treaty Days will take place between Thursday, June 4th and Saturday, June 7th in 2026.

Court finds former Blueberry River First Nations chief’s ouster ‘procedurally fair and reasonable’

Madam Justice Cecily Y. Strickland said former Blueberry River First Nations chief Judy Desjarlais' reasons to challenge her removal lacked merit.

Tse’k’wa cave collaborates with university professor on free educational resources

The Tse’k’wa Heritage Society and professor emeritus of Simon Fraser University (SFU), Dr. Jon Driver, have collaborated on new educational resources about the cave in Charlie Lake.

Community plan shows ‘coordinated, efficient long-term planning,’ First Nation says

Fort Nelson First Nation held a community engagement meeting about its Reaching For Our Vision (RFOV) plan and Four Pillars Plan in February 2026.

Friendship Centre-based youth group looks to earn trip to Indigenous conference

The Miyo’sen Youth Group, organized at the Fort St. John Friendship Society, is looking to raise money for the Gathering Our Voices conference in Vancouver in March 2026.

A wooden sign that reads "Doig River First Nation."
Input sought on land-use planning project between Doig River First Nation and province

B.C. and Doig River First Nation's joint land-use plan has its roots dating back to the Consensus Document back in 2021.

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