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Terry Teegee: A better, safer way forward is still possible: End inhumane decampments now
Via Vancouver Sun
Opinion: All levels of government need to take the rights of the unhoused into consideration when making decisions that affect their lives Despite having signed a memorandum of understanding with...read more
First Nations leadership condemn action at Prince George park
Via CBC Daybreak North
Regional Chief Terry Teegee's interview is at about 1h:41min:37sec ...read more
BCAFN Chief and Board of Directors Acclaimed for Another Term, New Youth Representatives Seek Spots in September Election
Via CFNR Network
Regional Chief Terry Teegee has been acclaimed to serve a third term at the head of the table for the BC Assembly of First Nations. Teegee, a member of the Takla Nation, and the entire Board of...read more
Mountie dilemma: Could contract policing by the RCMP be on the way out in B.C.?
Via Gordon Hoekstra, Vancouver Sun
With a B.C. committee recommending a provincial police force and Ottawa reviewing the role of RCMP, a question now hangs over the agency on its 150th anniversary: Is this the time? Will the RCMP face...read more
B.C.'s modernized emergency legislation will require more preparedness
Via Vancouver Sun
Legislation planned for this fall will also give First Nations a larger role The B.C. government plans to introduce sweeping changes to emergency management legislation this fall to increase...read more
Fort Nelson First Nation woman joins TELUS Indigenous Advisory Council
Via Engergetic City
Taylor Behn-Tsakoza from Fort Nelson First Nation has joined TELUS’ Indigenous Advisory Council as a youth representative. Behn-Tsakoza is one of six new additions to the council, which now has ten...read more
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