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.
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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 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
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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First Nation seeks members’ input on community and reparations plans
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
