Prophet River First Nation to host youth volleyball workshops
Prophet River First Nation will hold a volleyball workshop focusing on the fundamentals on July 25th before a tournament on July 26th and 27th.
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‘It feels surreal’: Fort Nelson’s Miss Indigenous Canada entry talks on readying for pageant
Fort Nelson First Nation member Taylor Behn-Tsakoza is among 19 finalists at the Miss Indigenous Canada pageant in Ontario on July 26th.
Blueberry River First Nations Cultural Camp welcomes guests for 2025
The Blueberry River First Nations 2025 Cultural Camp highlights different aspects of Indigenous culture, including workshops around drum making, beading and dreamcatcher, lampshade and ribbon skirt making.
Major project push at risk of pitting First Nations against each other, think tank reports
A report from the Yellowhead Institute has warned the federal and provincial governments' sprint to build major infrastructure projects could end up pitting Indigenous communities against each other.
Games, wood carving and an Elvis impersonator: Arbor Days kicks off at Halfway River First Nation
A weekend of fun and festivities await attendees to Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) as its annual Arbor Days returns on July 18th to 20th.
Trees to be planted in joint First Nation and BC Energy Regulator restoration project to restore caribou habitat
A project between Blueberry River First Nations and the BC Energy Regulator will see six different tree species planted.
Judicial review of Blueberry River First Nations council lies in hands of federal court
A judicial review of the Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) council filed by Elders Clarence and Joe Apsassin went before a court in Vancouver last week.
Halfway River First Nations’ Arbor Days to return for 2025
Arbor Days, celebrating the community of Halfway River First Nation, will take place from July 18th to 20th, 2025.
Pemmican Days begins with parade and dancing performances
Pemmican Days in Saulteau First Nations began on July 11th with a parade and dancing.
First Nation drummers to travel from around western Canada to perform at second annual event
The 2025 Gathering of Drummers hosted by Prophet River First Nation is a family-friendly event showcasing drummers from around western Canada at Sikanni River Ranch starting on July 12th.
International Overdose Awareness Day event to be held in Fort St. John
International Overdose Awareness Day is being organized for August 31st at Festival Plaza in Fort St. John.
‘Everything has to come together’: Report highlights Tse’k’wa as repatriation success story
The Tse'k'wa site was hightlighted in a pair of repatriation reports released by the First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC).
Painting begins on ‘Our Story, Our Wall’ mural to showcase Indigenous history following racist graffiti incident
The painting of the 'Our Story, Our Wall' mural on Treaty 8's south wall, which was damaged by racist graffiti in February, started on July 7th.
Doig River First Nation unveils high-speed connectivity in community
Members of the Doig River First Nation community will soon have access to high-speed internet connectivity.
Treaty 8 association to create ‘Our Story, Our Wall’ mural on wall targeted by racist graffiti
The Treaty 8 Tribal Association's mural by Indigenous artist Alisa Froh will be painted in a space vandalized this year.
Indigenous explainers: What is a smudging ceremony?
A smudging ceremony - the Indigenous tradition to cleanse oneself of negative energies - was held at the Fort St. John Friendship Society on June 26th.
Video Indigenous performers showcase artistry and culture at Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow 2025
First Nations performers were the centrepiece of the Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow in Taylor on June 13th to 15th.
First Nations’ initiative calls for action on $60b in projects to ‘drive growth, deliver on climate goals, support Indigenous leaders’
The First Nations Climate Initiative (FNCI) is calling for the federal government to assist in developing more than $60 billion in projects to drive economic growth, deliver on climate goals and support Indigenous leadership.
SD60 commits to support First Nation’s students with renewal of education agreement
School District 60 renewed its Local Education Agreement with Doig River First Nation during its June 16th meeting.
‘It takes a village’: National Indigenous Peoples Day festivities at Tse’k’wa span generations
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 was celebrated at the Tse’k’wa heritage site in Charlie Lake.
‘It feels surreal’: Fort Nelson’s Miss Indigenous Canada entry talks on readying for pageant
Fort Nelson First Nation member Taylor Behn-Tsakoza is among 19 finalists at the Miss Indigenous Canada pageant in Ontario on July 26th.
Blueberry River First Nations Cultural Camp welcomes guests for 2025
The Blueberry River First Nations 2025 Cultural Camp highlights different aspects of Indigenous culture, including workshops around drum making, beading and dreamcatcher, lampshade and ribbon skirt making.
Major project push at risk of pitting First Nations against each other, think tank reports
A report from the Yellowhead Institute has warned the federal and provincial governments' sprint to build major infrastructure projects could end up pitting Indigenous communities against each other.
Games, wood carving and an Elvis impersonator: Arbor Days kicks off at Halfway River First Nation
A weekend of fun and festivities await attendees to Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) as its annual Arbor Days returns on July 18th to 20th.
Trees to be planted in joint First Nation and BC Energy Regulator restoration project to restore caribou habitat
A project between Blueberry River First Nations and the BC Energy Regulator will see six different tree species planted.
Judicial review of Blueberry River First Nations council lies in hands of federal court
A judicial review of the Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) council filed by Elders Clarence and Joe Apsassin went before a court in Vancouver last week.
Halfway River First Nations’ Arbor Days to return for 2025
Arbor Days, celebrating the community of Halfway River First Nation, will take place from July 18th to 20th, 2025.
Pemmican Days begins with parade and dancing performances
Pemmican Days in Saulteau First Nations began on July 11th with a parade and dancing.
First Nation drummers to travel from around western Canada to perform at second annual event
The 2025 Gathering of Drummers hosted by Prophet River First Nation is a family-friendly event showcasing drummers from around western Canada at Sikanni River Ranch starting on July 12th.
International Overdose Awareness Day event to be held in Fort St. John
International Overdose Awareness Day is being organized for August 31st at Festival Plaza in Fort St. John.
‘Everything has to come together’: Report highlights Tse’k’wa as repatriation success story
The Tse'k'wa site was hightlighted in a pair of repatriation reports released by the First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC).
Painting begins on ‘Our Story, Our Wall’ mural to showcase Indigenous history following racist graffiti incident
The painting of the 'Our Story, Our Wall' mural on Treaty 8's south wall, which was damaged by racist graffiti in February, started on July 7th.
Doig River First Nation unveils high-speed connectivity in community
Members of the Doig River First Nation community will soon have access to high-speed internet connectivity.
Treaty 8 association to create ‘Our Story, Our Wall’ mural on wall targeted by racist graffiti
The Treaty 8 Tribal Association's mural by Indigenous artist Alisa Froh will be painted in a space vandalized this year.
Indigenous explainers: What is a smudging ceremony?
A smudging ceremony - the Indigenous tradition to cleanse oneself of negative energies - was held at the Fort St. John Friendship Society on June 26th.
Video Indigenous performers showcase artistry and culture at Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow 2025
First Nations performers were the centrepiece of the Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow in Taylor on June 13th to 15th.
First Nations’ initiative calls for action on $60b in projects to ‘drive growth, deliver on climate goals, support Indigenous leaders’
The First Nations Climate Initiative (FNCI) is calling for the federal government to assist in developing more than $60 billion in projects to drive economic growth, deliver on climate goals and support Indigenous leadership.
SD60 commits to support First Nation’s students with renewal of education agreement
School District 60 renewed its Local Education Agreement with Doig River First Nation during its June 16th meeting.
‘It takes a village’: National Indigenous Peoples Day festivities at Tse’k’wa span generations
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 was celebrated at the Tse’k’wa heritage site in Charlie Lake.
