Indigenous Voices

Doig River First Nation officially opens cultural education centre

Doig River First Nation (DRFN) officially opened its new Cultural Centre on April 17th to "celebrate and practice the culture."

Vendors sought for July’s West Mo Days

West Moberly First Nations' West Mo Days, its annual athletic and cultural festival, takes place in July 2025.

‘It was amazing’: Prophet River First Nation on youth empowerment conference 2025

Youth from Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) were among Indigenous young people from across Canada to participate in the Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering in Vancouver on April 8th.

Saulteau First Nations announces dates for July’s Pemmican Days

Saulteau First Nations (SFN) has announced the dates for its Pemmican Days 2025 will be July 10th to 13th.

More fact-finding needed on future of resource road important for cultural, lake access

A group has been formed to explore the possibility of keeping Clearwater Callazon Resource Road, which provides important access to the south side of Williston Lake, open now it is set to be decommissioned. 

Judge rules BRFN counsel in ‘conflict of interest’ amid ousted Chief’s judicial review

The federal judge overseeing the judicial review of the ousting of Blueberry River First Nations' (BRFN) Chief Judy Desjarlais has said BRFN's counsel was in a "conflict of interest."

Fort St. John Métis Society releases Red Dress Day 2025 schedule

Métis Society and Fort St. John Friendship Society will host several events at Festival Plaza on May 5th for Red Dress Day 2025, starting at noon.

Call for proposals: Blueberry River Restoration Society’s chief executive officer talks organization’s ambitions

A partnership between the provincial government and Blueberry River First Nations, Blueberry River Restoration Society, was founded in 2023.

B.C. police warn of increase in scams targeting Indigenous businesses

North District RCMP officers are warning about "a significant increase in high-value" scams targeting Indigenous communities and businesses.

BC Wildfire Service schedules prescribed burn for Saulteau First Nations

Prescribed burnings began on April 3rd and will last until April 5th on Saulteau First Nations' territory, weather permitting.

Coastal GasLink protesters sentencing postponed awaiting Gladue reports

Three Indigenous protesters who blocked the construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline may not be sentenced until November while Gladue reports are compiled.

Family services society looks for sporting equipment for youth

Executive director Derian Young hopes to have regular supply of sports equipment children and youth can use.

Fort Nelson woman is finalist for Miss Indigenous Canada

Fort Nelson First Nation woman Taylor Behn-Tsakoza is competing for the Miss Indigenous Canada title.

‘Investigation launched’ over alleged loss of funds at Dawson Creek Native Housing Society

The Dawson Creek Native Housing Society is "starting fresh" in the wake of an alleged theft of funds and RMCP investigation.

Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow 2025 slated for early June

The Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow, which has been held annually since 2006, will take place the second weekend in June in Taylor.

‘Important on so many levels’: Treaty 8 director of sport discusses First Nations’ athletic programs on Before the Peace podcast

Treaty 8 BC Sports Association's Cedar Welchin, who led the Treaty 8 Bison team at the JANT event in March, appeared on the Before the Peace podcast.

Beaver language research released for National Indigenous Languages Day

The Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages and Statistics Canada have released data about the Dane-zaa language.

Campaign to raise awareness about gender based violence coming in May

The Moose Hide Campaign, designed to end gender and children based violence, will come to Fort St. John on May 15th.

B.C. to introduce new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation