Tag: Indigenous Affairs

Esk’etemc First Nation head to the polls for upcoming election

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Members of the Esk'etemc First Nation will head to the polls on Thursday, November 8, to elect a possible new chief, and three councillors.

Xatśūll First Nation announce termination agreements with Spanish Mountain Gold

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The Xatśūll First Nation says it has terminated all agreements with Spanish Mountain Gold, stating the project has "undergone significant and fundamental" that do not provice a mutually beneficial relationship between the First Nation and mining corporation.

Lhoosk’uz Dene elder Archie Chantyman receives provincial award

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Archie Chantyman, Lhoosk'uz Dene elder, received his British Columbia Medal of Good Citizenship on Saturday, Sept. 12

Lhoosk’uz Dene Elder receives Medal of Good Citizenship from the Province

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Archie Chantyman received a B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship for his powerful walking journey of healing, the March with Arch.

Chief Willie Sellars seeks re-election in upcoming Williams Lake First Nations election

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Williams Lake First Nation will be having its Chief and Councillor election on Tuesday, August 25.

Nations of Quesnel celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

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A bright day blessed all of those that came out and participated in the National Indigenous Peoples Day ceremony in Quesnel on June 21.

Lhtako Dene Nation invites everyone to its upcoming traditional Pow Wow

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The Lhtako Dene Nation is inviting everyone in the Quesnel and wider communities to its traditional Pow Wow on July 31 to August 2, 2026.

LeBrun re-elected as Lhtako Dene Nation Chief

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Lhtako Dene Naiton held its election last night, and Chief Clifford LeBrun was re-elected for another term.

Xatśūll First Nation responds to possible DRIPA amendments

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The Xatśūll First Nation urges the Premier and Province to uphold DRIPA, and warns that any pauses to the Act could risk reconciliation efforts and set reconciliation back generations.

Final list of candidates for new chief and councillor for Lhatko Dene Nation election

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Lhatko Dene Nation announced its final list of candidates for a new chief and a new councillor in the First Nation's upcoming election on April 22.

Lhtako Dene Nation’s historic child welfare agreement with province comes into effect today

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Lhtako Dene Nation's historic child welfare agreement with the Province of British Columbia on takes effect today, January 6.

Ulkatcho First Nation’s CAO accepts role as new Dayi(Chief)

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Ulkatcho First Nation's new Dayi (Chief), Derech(k) Sill has officially accepted the role, effective immediately on December 3. Sill will take on the role as Dayi as former Dayi Nelson (Charlie) Williams stepped down on December 2.

Ulkatcho First Nation Chief to step down next week

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Chief Nelson (Charlie) Williams of the Ulkatcho First Nation will be stepping down as Chief effective immediately on Dec. 2. A meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 1 at the First Nation to address the transition to the new Chief for the remainder of the term, and answer any questions from the Community.

Xatśūll First Nation Appealing to Overturn B.C Supreme Court Decision

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The Xatśūll First Nation are filing an appeal to overturn the B.C Supreme Court's decision on August 6 to authorize the raising of the additional Tailings Storage Dam at the Mount Polley Mine.

McLeod Named Opposition Critic for Indigenous Affairs

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A new government and a new interim leader means a new job for the Conservative Member of Parliament for...

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