2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review

We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through,” said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.

B.C. provides $18-million to First Nation groups helping to host FIFA World Cup games

Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations are co-hosts with the province, sharing the responsibilities and benefits ...
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First Nations win appeal in mining case; Eby says DRIPA law could be amended

Regional Chief Terry Teegee said in the statement that the victory "sends a ground-shaking message to the provincial government." ...
Prince Albert Daily Herald

Ottawa’s deal with Alberta on pipeline ignites rising BC backlash

Rochelle BakerLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterCanada's National Observer Ottawa’s pipeline deal with Alberta poses mounting political risks for the federal Liberals in British Columbia, political ...

This is the official new name in a First Nations language for the new Pattullo Bridge

Bridge, meaning Riverview Bridge, is the official new First Nations language name for the new Pattullo Bridge.
The Vancouver Sun on MSN

Will First Nations seek Aboriginal title to more privately held lands in B.C.?

The Kwikwetlem’s court filing excludes privately held lands but Aboriginal title claims like theirs — that are under ...
Business in Vancouver

First Nation sues B.C. government over alleged secret land policy

Tsay Keh Dene First Nation is suing B.C., alleging a secret land policy is fuelling conflict between First Nations and ...

B.C. First Nation leaders tell Alberta minister they're against changes to tanker ban

Leaders of a First Nation on British Columbia's northern coast met with Alberta's minister of Indigenous relations on Friday.
The Vancouver Sun on MSN

BC Court of Appeal rules First Nations must be consulted on mineral claims

The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling on Indigenous mineral rights on their land, handing First Nations a big win, according to the chief of one nation that appealed. “It’s an ...
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B.C. First Nations want meeting with Carney about salmon, need for open-net farm ban

VANCOUVER — First Nations in British Columbia are calling for a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss protecting and reviving wild salmon. Bob Chamberlin, chair of the First Nations Wild ...
Canada's National Observer

Indigenous Services minister will address Assembly of First Nations gathering today

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty will address hundreds of chiefs gathered in Ottawa today for a special meeting of the Assembly of First Nations.