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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.

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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.

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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.

‘Casting call’ for First Nations’ documentary shooting next week

Prophet River First Nation is holding a casting call for a documentary by C.I.A. Solutions tentatively scheduled for a fall release.

Indigenous-owned Tse’K’wa cave spotlighted on ‘Before the Peace’ podcast

Learn about the future of the Tse’K’wa cave Heritage Site on the latest episode of our Before the Peace podcast.

‘People stay silent’: Treaty 8 executive director reacts to vandalism

A stark reminder of division between the non-Indigenous and Indigenous communities was prevalent in Fort St. John over Family Day weekend.

Doig River First Nation discusses Land Use plan with Chamber of Commerce

Further discussion surrounding Doig River First Nation’s Land Use plans were the topic of lunch this week.

RCMP seeks information on Treaty 8 office defacement

Fort St. John RCMP are urging the public for information about the Treaty 8 defacement which occurred over Family Day Weekend.

Federal government agrees to $11 M in funding for Tsay Keh Dene Nation

The federal government has announced it has signed an agreement providing over $11 million in funds to the Tsay Keh Dene Nation located near Williston Lake.

Treaty 8 offices vandalized with racist Nazi symbols

Treaty 8 offices were vandalized with offensive and racist symbols over the Family Day weekend. 

First Nations Health Authority names new chief executive officer

An Indigenous-centric health body has named a new chief executive officer.

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iSPARC and Fort Nelson First Nation receive Indigenous sports funding from federal government

Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) has announced funding for Indigenous, Metis and Inuit sporting initiatives for First Nations communities, including iSPARC and Fort Nelson First Nation.

Blueberry River First Nations rebuts ‘misleading’ claims regarding judicial review

Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) councillors have issued a statement regarding what they say are misleading claims in a judicial review.

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Indigenous Justice Centre to open in Fort St. John

Fort St. John will be one of six cities around the province to open an Indigenous Justice Centre (IJC) centring on First Nations’ justice strategy.

Nenan Dane explores possibilities on child welfare rights at Treaty 8

First Nations in northeast B.C. explored options to develop their family services during a workshop hosted by Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society.

First Nation’s World Cafe tackles plans for  K’ih tsaa? Dze Tribal Park

Doig River First Nation intends to conserve and restore nearly 100,000 hectares of territorial lands in the K’ih tsaa? Dze Tribal Park.

Two Blueberry River Elders file motion for judicial review in federal court

Two Blueberry River First Nation Elders have filed a judicial review after an investigation into a former chief was concluded. 

Family Literacy Week event at Tse’k’wa cancelled

An event to honour Family Literacy Week at the Tse’k’wa Heritage Site in Charlie Lake has been cancelled.

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How survivors of Indian Boarding Homes can be compensated

Indigenous people who were relocated to a boarding home so they could attend school can now submit a claim under the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action. 

BC Hydro inks agreement for Taylor wind farm with Saulteau First Nations

Saulteau First Nations (SFN) has taken a step forward over its participation in the Taylor Wind Project.

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