Big changes to map of B.C.
Premier Gordon Campbell and Guujaaw, President of the Haida Nation, announce a ‘reconciliation protocol’ they say ends a century of conflict.
New legislation a step forward for native land claims
The backlog of more than 800 native land claims across the country crying out for government attention could be expedited thanks to a new bill the House of Commons passed last week. Continue reading
Battle heats up over native tobacco trade
The unchecked expansion of contraband cigarette sales has meant an economic windfall for smoke shops on First Nation reserves such as Kahnawake, Six Nations, and Tyendinaga Reserves. Continue reading
Participants to live traditional Blackfoot way on reality series
Julian Black Antelope and his business partner Ruby Eaglechild – both from the Blood Reserve – are hoping the idea of giving up modern conveniences for one month to live the traditional Blackfoot way will appeal to 12 native men and women. Continue reading
Treaty process in jeopardy after vote
A unanimous vote to abandon the British Columbia Treaty Commission (BCTC) at last week’s Treaty Forum held on the Nak’azdli Reserve, near Fort St. James, has some members of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) upset.