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.
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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.
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.
First Nations clinic steps up as sponsor for masquerade ball
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation's sponsors for the 2026 Masquerade Ball include the South Peace First Nations Primary Care Clinic, Tourmaline Oil and Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
Fort St. John RCMP officers promote Indigenous policing amid northern recruitment initiative
Fort St. John police officers - Constable Caitlyn Rissanen and Constable Chad Neustaeter - had the chance to promote the Indigenous Policing Service Program during Prince George Cougars' games between January 23rd to 25th as part of the RCMP's Northern Recruitment Initiative.
First Nation seeks members’ input on community and reparations plans
A dinner and engagement meeting for Fort Nelson First Nation members to discuss its community and Four Pillars plans is slated for February 4th.
New proposals could see limited return of caribou hunting to northern B.C.
A consultation on B.C. government proposals to see the caribou hunt return to the Peace region on a limited basis is open until mid-February 2026.
Man arrested after shots reportedly fired at Fort Nelson home
A reported incident involving shots being fired at a residence in Fort Nelson First Nation on January 18th has led to a man's arrest.
Premier touts further progress on Consensus Document with First Nations
B.C. Premier David Eby told attendees at Prince George's B.C. Natural Resources Forum that signings were made in relation to the Consensus Document signed by Treaty 8 First Nations.
First Nation to host ‘day of connection, inspiration, community’ at women’s wellness event
Prophet River First Nation's Women's Winter Wellness event on January 23rd will feature workshops and speakers dedicated to self-care, self-regulation, creativity and connection.
First Nation to celebrate ribbon skirts and Indigenous culture with fashion show and market
The event on January 31st, with ribbon skirts at the centre, is being run to showcase Indigenous culture and fashion at Saulteau First Nations' Cultural Centre.
January’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month is ‘proud’ of passing Indigenous roots onto next generation
Desirae Bedell, a member of Beaver First Nation in Northern Alberta and an Indigenous student support worker in the Energetic Learning Campus, is January's Pita Pit Teacher of the Month.
Hudson’s Hope spring festival to celebrate ‘community’s roots and heritage’
Frontier Fest, celebrating the historical significance of industry, the Indigenous community and pioneers, will return to Hudson's Hope for a three-day event in March 2026.
U-15 hockey club game raises awareness of suicide prevention
The Chetwynd Giants U-15 squad donned purple tape on their sticks for their January 17th game against the Fairview Flyers in a show of support for mental health and suicide prevention.
