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Child welfare system carries on residential ‘school’ legacy, Innu families tell inquiry: ‘When is it going to stop?’
The Inquiry Regarding the Treatment, Experiences, and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System is set to wrap in 2025, amid efforts to reclaim jurisdiction
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Columbia River Treaty talks continue amid tense border rhetoric: ‘I’m always optimistic’
Negotiations to update historic deal that excluded First Nations could be affected by soured ‘U.S-Canada’ relations as Trump prepares to take office
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In the province’s top court, an Indigenous mother continues her fight for justice
After her $150,000 discrimination award was overturned, ‘Justine’ spent three days in the B.C. Court of Appeal. The outcome could have far-reaching impacts for Indigenous families
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Tŝilhqot’in government welcomes ‘long overdue charges’ in Mount Polley mine disaster
The nation’s leadership has been calling for Indigenous-led monitoring, assessment and action around the ongoing discharge of mining waste into their waters
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In Similkameen homelands, mining operations threaten syilx Okanagan laws, identity
Also known as Eagle Valley, the Similkameen Valley holds ‘the lifeblood of our land,’ says LSIB member
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‘A slap in the face’: At private meeting, concerns swirl about Copper Mountain Mine’s consultation process
smǝlqmíx community members call out Hudbay Minerals, Mitsubishi Materials and ‘B.C.’ over mining pit expansion
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Similkameen people say once-pristine waterways tainted by mine waste as company doubles down: ‘It’s scary’
Questioned at a private community meeting about contamination in Wolfe Creek, a Hudbay Minerals representative insists she ‘would drink the water’
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Cariboo Gold Mine proceeds with province’s blessing — despite Xatśūll First Nation concerns
Two other First Nations — Williams Lake and Lhtako Dené — have signalled their support for the $1.1-billion project
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With lands ravaged by logging, Nuu-chah-nulth community launches Aboriginal title claim against ‘B.C.’
Mowachaht/Muchalaht leaders say the filing aims to bring decision making and ecological stewardship back into the hands of the First Nation
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K’ómoks becomes first Indigenous government to appoint justice of the peace
Marion Buller — former chair of the National Inquiry into MMIWG — says the new role will support the First Nation on ‘Vancouver Island’ to apply its own laws