Northeast BC First Nations’ forestry projects receive portion of $20M federal funding
Fort Nelson First Nation, Kelly Lake Cree Nation and Saulteau First Nations will receive a portion of $20m in federal funds for forestry related projects.
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Fort Nelson to send first women’s team to Kilrich Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
FNFN will send four teams, including two Fort Nelson Bears teams, the Dunne-Za Chiefs and Fort Nelson Fireweeds.
West Moberly First Nations seeks member consultation for Environmental, Social and Governance report
A northeast B.C. Indigenous community is looking for member feedback for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report for 2024.
Final report from government forestry authority suggests stronger protections for heritage sites
Forest Practices Board released its report following a 2023 complaint from Halfway River First Nation.
Doig River First Nation applies to add five parcels of land to reserve
Doig River First Nation has applied to add five portions of land to its reserve, three of which are related to K’ih tsaa? dze Tribal Park.
Registration for First Nation’s language revitalization event sells out in under a month
Doig River First Nation's language revitalization event on April 24th and 25th has sold out in three weeks.
‘It’s essential the process is done properly’: Petition over BRFN councillor reaches threshold to launch investigation
Blueberry River First Nations council says it will launch an investigation into the potential removal of Shelley Gauthier after a petition reached the required number of signatures.
Treaty 8’s past, present and future displayed at workshop event
The Treaty 101 Workshop event was hosted by Doig River First Nation and the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce on March 11th in Fort St. John.
Treaty 8 and Fort St. John documentary to honour 125th anniversary of agreement’s signing
The City of Fort St. John and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association are making a documentary to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the agreement's signing.
Northern region represented by Treaty 8 Bisons at youth basketball tournament
The Treaty 8 Bison team will head to the Junior All Native Tournament (JANT) in Kelowna next week.
BC Wildfire Service releases details of eco-recovery project after Donnie Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has released a new video about an eco-cultural recovery project completed after the Donnie Creek wildfire in collaboration Doig River First Nation.
‘I’m an addict’: Councillor facing suit over alleged $300k credit card charges breaks silence
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality councillor Leslie Dickie, who is accused of making "improper charges" of more than $300,000 on Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nation's credit card, has spoken about her gambling addiction.
Local First Nation signs letter of intent for major data centre
Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) announced it has signed a letter of intent with ABCT Pacific for a data centre in Fort St. John.
‘A passion project’: Tse’K’wa executive director on Lego contest win
The winner of the City of Fort St. John’s Lego building contest, Alyssa Currie, says it was ‘a passion project’ to build the replica of the Tse’K’wa cave.
Language revitalization event to return to Fort St. John in April
After a successful inaugural year, Doig River First Nation will host another language revitalization event for the Dane-zaa language.
Class is in session for community students at Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation has enrolled its first class in the community’s College and Career Prep program in partnership with Northern Lights College.
As the Blueberry River flows: A brief timeline of events from the Yahey vs B.C. case to now
A timeline of events at Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) from July 2021 to February 2025.
Indigenous model showcases traditional hides in photoshoot to showcase her cultural pride
A northeast First Nations woman Leanna Cardinal is encouraging her community to celebrate Indigenous heritage with a winter photoshoot with Tracy Rondeau.
Doig River First Nation to receive infrastructure loan for urban reserve development
First Nations Bank of Canada is giving Doig River a loan from the new Indigenous Land Development Loan Program for its Naache Commons development.
Blueberry River First Nations speaks as fast-tracked NEBC project gains provincial green light
Blueberry River First Nations has spoken about its work with NorthRiver Midstream on the NEBC Connector Project, which was approved by B.C in January.
Fort Nelson to send first women’s team to Kilrich Yukon Native Hockey Tournament
FNFN will send four teams, including two Fort Nelson Bears teams, the Dunne-Za Chiefs and Fort Nelson Fireweeds.
West Moberly First Nations seeks member consultation for Environmental, Social and Governance report
A northeast B.C. Indigenous community is looking for member feedback for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report for 2024.
Final report from government forestry authority suggests stronger protections for heritage sites
Forest Practices Board released its report following a 2023 complaint from Halfway River First Nation.
Doig River First Nation applies to add five parcels of land to reserve
Doig River First Nation has applied to add five portions of land to its reserve, three of which are related to K’ih tsaa? dze Tribal Park.
Registration for First Nation’s language revitalization event sells out in under a month
Doig River First Nation's language revitalization event on April 24th and 25th has sold out in three weeks.
‘It’s essential the process is done properly’: Petition over BRFN councillor reaches threshold to launch investigation
Blueberry River First Nations council says it will launch an investigation into the potential removal of Shelley Gauthier after a petition reached the required number of signatures.
Treaty 8’s past, present and future displayed at workshop event
The Treaty 101 Workshop event was hosted by Doig River First Nation and the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce on March 11th in Fort St. John.
Treaty 8 and Fort St. John documentary to honour 125th anniversary of agreement’s signing
The City of Fort St. John and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association are making a documentary to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the agreement's signing.
Northern region represented by Treaty 8 Bisons at youth basketball tournament
The Treaty 8 Bison team will head to the Junior All Native Tournament (JANT) in Kelowna next week.
BC Wildfire Service releases details of eco-recovery project after Donnie Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has released a new video about an eco-cultural recovery project completed after the Donnie Creek wildfire in collaboration Doig River First Nation.
‘I’m an addict’: Councillor facing suit over alleged $300k credit card charges breaks silence
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality councillor Leslie Dickie, who is accused of making "improper charges" of more than $300,000 on Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nation's credit card, has spoken about her gambling addiction.
Local First Nation signs letter of intent for major data centre
Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) announced it has signed a letter of intent with ABCT Pacific for a data centre in Fort St. John.
‘A passion project’: Tse’K’wa executive director on Lego contest win
The winner of the City of Fort St. John’s Lego building contest, Alyssa Currie, says it was ‘a passion project’ to build the replica of the Tse’K’wa cave.
Language revitalization event to return to Fort St. John in April
After a successful inaugural year, Doig River First Nation will host another language revitalization event for the Dane-zaa language.
Class is in session for community students at Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation has enrolled its first class in the community’s College and Career Prep program in partnership with Northern Lights College.
As the Blueberry River flows: A brief timeline of events from the Yahey vs B.C. case to now
A timeline of events at Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) from July 2021 to February 2025.
Indigenous model showcases traditional hides in photoshoot to showcase her cultural pride
A northeast First Nations woman Leanna Cardinal is encouraging her community to celebrate Indigenous heritage with a winter photoshoot with Tracy Rondeau.
Doig River First Nation to receive infrastructure loan for urban reserve development
First Nations Bank of Canada is giving Doig River a loan from the new Indigenous Land Development Loan Program for its Naache Commons development.
Blueberry River First Nations speaks as fast-tracked NEBC project gains provincial green light
Blueberry River First Nations has spoken about its work with NorthRiver Midstream on the NEBC Connector Project, which was approved by B.C in January.
