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Nazko celebrates opening of new cultural site

Indigenous George Henderson -
Nazko First Nation opened up phase 1 of a brand new cultural site at Stump Lake on Sunday. (September 27)

Special ceremony held at future site of new long-term care facility in West Quesnel

Health George Henderson -
The land of the future home to a new long-term care facility in West Quesnel has now been blessed.

Nations of Quesnel celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

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

Nazko First Nation and CRD agree to strengthen emergency management collaboration

Indigenous George Henderson -
Nazko First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen emergency management.

Nazko healing fires dates for new season

Indigenous Teryn Midzain -
The Nazko First Nation has announced its community Healing Fires will be returning for another year in two locations in Quesnel.

Nazko’s first Potato Harvest yields an impressive amount for the community

Community Teryn Midzain -
Nazko First Nation hosted its first Potato Harvest Festival, harvesting over 2000 potatoes and produce for the community.

Snaking River Wildfire reduced with help from cooler weather

Wildfires Teryn Midzain -
The Cariboo Fire Centre (CFC) says with the help of cooler weather, the Snaking River Wildfire has been reduced to 893 hectares.

UPDATE: Snaking River Fire Breaks 1,000 Hectares: Nazko First Nation Issues Evac Alert

Wildfires Brendan Pawliw -
The Snaking River Wildfire is reported to be over 1,000 hectares in size. The BC Wildfire Service says day time heat and solar radiation have continued to dry the area, producing more fuel for the fire. The fire, located 65 kms west of Quesnel is producing smoke that is visible from Quesnel, Highway 97, and surrounding communities.

A Grand Entry to a Historic Lhtako Dene Pow Wow

Indigenous Teryn Midzain -
The Lhatko Dene Nation opened its first day of Pow Wow with a Grand Entry at 7 pm on Friday, August 1. There were over 200 warriors and dancers who made the trip to Lhtako Dene from all over Western Canada and from the United States. Lhtako Dene's Pow Wow runs until August 3.

Nazko Chief Appointed to Northern Development’s Board

Indigenous Teryn Midzain -
Nazko Chief Leah Stump has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Northern Development Initiative Trust. Northern Development announced...

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