Prophet River First Nation institutes fire restrictions in community
Signed by Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty and councillors, it issues several curtailing of outdoor fire activity in the community south of Fort Nelson
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Local drummer begins group partnering with Saulteau First Nation
Nathan Scott is a first Nations drummer who began the group in Chetwynd, aligning with local community Saulteau First Nations.
Moose Hide Campaign Day returns to Fort St. John
The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement, started by father-and-daughter Paul and Raven Lacerte in 2011.
Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow postponed until 2027
The Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow's board outlines "significant changes" to the board's structure as the reasons behind the cancellation.
‘There needs to be some sense of balance’: Cattlemen’s Association president talks DRIPA challenge
The BC Cattlemen's Association will seek intervenor status in a case surrounding the Pendor Harbour and Area Residents Association on the Sunshine Coast.
FSJ commemorates Red Dress Day with twilight walk and artisan market
Red Dress Day on May 5th marks commemorating and acknowledging Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
Blueberry River First Nations signs revenue-sharing agreement with pipeline construction company Strait
The agreement with Strait announced in April means the company will be the official pipeline and mechanical contractor partner to Blueberry River First Nations
Doig celebrates opening of hide house with gathering
Aẕís Kwą̂, a Beaver language phrase translating to 'hide house' was open on Thursday, April 30th.
Tse’k’wa seeks volunteers, sponsors for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
National Indigenous Peoples' Day is set for Thursday, June 21st and Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa National Historic Site is planning to hold a gathering commemorating it.
School District 60 holds ribbon skirt fashion show with students, highlighted by visit from Indigenous designer
School District 60 students will hold a ribbon skirt fashion show on Thursday, April 30th, highlighted with an appearance by ribbon skirt designed Alyssia Sutherland.
Registration opens for 2026 Clayton Askoty Memorial Softball tournament
The annual softball tournament honours Clayton Askoty, who took his own life in 2012. He was the brother of Prophet River First Nations Chief Valerie Askoty.
Local Indigenous organizations to host Red Dress Day on May 5th
Red Dress Day is an event memorializing and honouring victims of MMIWG and takes place traditionally on May 5th.
Incumbent Saulteau First Nations Chief re-elected to post
Saulteau First Nations elections began with nominations for council in Late March
(UPDATE) Power outage in Moberly Lake area restored
The outage is affecting West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations in Moberly Lake south of Hudson's Hope.
Red Dress Pin workshop cancelled by Nenan Dane family services society
Nenan Dane was holding a workshop to make Red Dress Day pins, but the event was cancelled for this week.
Preparations underway Red Dress Day by local Indigenous-centric organizations
Red Dress Day, honouring Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, will be observed by local organizations to round out the month of April
ABDC hosts entrepreneurial workshop for Indigenous youth
The Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Workshop takes place at the NENAS building in Fort St. John.
Edison Go-kart rodeo includes FNFN’s Chalo school
Located within Fort Nelson First Nation, the Chalo School was one of 20 institutions selected to travel to Donald for the June competition.
Métis Nation British Columbia dismisses president amid allegations
Walter Mineault of Dawson Creek has been removed as Métis Nation British Columbia president. He was elected in 2024 following a term as its vice-president.
‘There’s still no justice’: Fifth walk to be held for Fort Nelson homicide victim
A justice walk for 2021 homicide victim Artchie Gairdner will take place on April 24th in Fort Nelson.
Local drummer begins group partnering with Saulteau First Nation
Nathan Scott is a first Nations drummer who began the group in Chetwynd, aligning with local community Saulteau First Nations.
Moose Hide Campaign Day returns to Fort St. John
The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement, started by father-and-daughter Paul and Raven Lacerte in 2011.
Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow postponed until 2027
The Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow's board outlines "significant changes" to the board's structure as the reasons behind the cancellation.
‘There needs to be some sense of balance’: Cattlemen’s Association president talks DRIPA challenge
The BC Cattlemen's Association will seek intervenor status in a case surrounding the Pendor Harbour and Area Residents Association on the Sunshine Coast.
FSJ commemorates Red Dress Day with twilight walk and artisan market
Red Dress Day on May 5th marks commemorating and acknowledging Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
Blueberry River First Nations signs revenue-sharing agreement with pipeline construction company Strait
The agreement with Strait announced in April means the company will be the official pipeline and mechanical contractor partner to Blueberry River First Nations
Doig celebrates opening of hide house with gathering
Aẕís Kwą̂, a Beaver language phrase translating to 'hide house' was open on Thursday, April 30th.
Tse’k’wa seeks volunteers, sponsors for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
National Indigenous Peoples' Day is set for Thursday, June 21st and Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa National Historic Site is planning to hold a gathering commemorating it.
School District 60 holds ribbon skirt fashion show with students, highlighted by visit from Indigenous designer
School District 60 students will hold a ribbon skirt fashion show on Thursday, April 30th, highlighted with an appearance by ribbon skirt designed Alyssia Sutherland.
Registration opens for 2026 Clayton Askoty Memorial Softball tournament
The annual softball tournament honours Clayton Askoty, who took his own life in 2012. He was the brother of Prophet River First Nations Chief Valerie Askoty.
Local Indigenous organizations to host Red Dress Day on May 5th
Red Dress Day is an event memorializing and honouring victims of MMIWG and takes place traditionally on May 5th.
Incumbent Saulteau First Nations Chief re-elected to post
Saulteau First Nations elections began with nominations for council in Late March
(UPDATE) Power outage in Moberly Lake area restored
The outage is affecting West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations in Moberly Lake south of Hudson's Hope.
Red Dress Pin workshop cancelled by Nenan Dane family services society
Nenan Dane was holding a workshop to make Red Dress Day pins, but the event was cancelled for this week.
Preparations underway Red Dress Day by local Indigenous-centric organizations
Red Dress Day, honouring Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, will be observed by local organizations to round out the month of April
ABDC hosts entrepreneurial workshop for Indigenous youth
The Indigenous Youth Entrepreneur Workshop takes place at the NENAS building in Fort St. John.
Edison Go-kart rodeo includes FNFN’s Chalo school
Located within Fort Nelson First Nation, the Chalo School was one of 20 institutions selected to travel to Donald for the June competition.
Métis Nation British Columbia dismisses president amid allegations
Walter Mineault of Dawson Creek has been removed as Métis Nation British Columbia president. He was elected in 2024 following a term as its vice-president.
‘There’s still no justice’: Fifth walk to be held for Fort Nelson homicide victim
A justice walk for 2021 homicide victim Artchie Gairdner will take place on April 24th in Fort Nelson.
