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B.C. cabinet, First Nations’ leadership gather for important conversations
Via BC Government
The seventh B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering began on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, marking the first in-person gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and the atmospheric...read more
Indigenous people an 'afterthought' as world leaders gather to confront climate change
Via The Vancouver Sun
"Governments of the world don't seem to understand or appreciate the impacts of climate change on Indigenous people." — Hugh Braker, First Nations Summit A delegation of B.C. First Nations attending...read more
Terry Teegee: Local governments need to consider how their actions contribute to — or hinder — reconciliation
Via Vancouver Sun
Opinion: To begin the process of ending racism and discrimination towards First Nations, municipalities must require their staff to participate in cultural awareness and humility training. The...read more
New First Nations centre coming to B.C. to give economic development guidance
Via Burns Lake Lakes District News
Centre will look at how to better benefit from sectors such as forestry, mining and natural gas. A group of 204 First Nations in B.C. will soon have one central hub to look toward for support and...read more
The federal government is failing First Nations fishers, Senate committee finds
Via Senate Canada
A new report from the Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans asserts that the federal government has failed to fully implement Indigenous rights-based fisheries. The report, Peace on the Water:...read more
FNLC nominated for a Climate & Energy Action Award!
Via Community Energy Association
First Nations Leadership Council was nominated for a Climate & Energy Action Award! These awards celebrate communities that are leaders in transformative and innovative climate action. Winners...read more
AFN Yukon Regional Chief Adamek Says Independent Criminal Investigation of Residential Institutions Still Needed
Via Assembly of First Nations
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek says the appointment of an independent Special Interlocutor today by federal Justice Minister David Lametti does not...read more
National Chief Archibald Says First Nations Require Economic Reconciliation to Advance Healing Path Forward
Via AFN
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says the 2022 federal budget tabled today in Ottawa falls short in addressing the urgent and long-term needs...read more
Opinion: Terry Teegee: Municipalities in B.C. seem blinded to their responsibility to be good-faith partners in reconciliation
Via Vancouver Sun
Opinion: With such a high proportion of homeless people being Indigenous, many municipalities that continue to pursue a strategy of destroying encampments are in violation of the UN Declaration on...read more
First Nations Gathering Virtually to Set Direction for Progress at AFN Special Chiefs Assembly
Via Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
(Ottawa, ON) – Hundreds of First Nations leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Women, Youth and Veterans from across Canada are joined virtually today through Thursday for the Assembly of First Nations...read more