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Province approves massive Nisg̱a’a-led LNG project on the north coast amid opposition
Ministers greenlight Ksi Lisims despite not receiving consent from nearly half of First Nations involved in its assessment, citing ‘economic reconciliation’
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New housing project at tiskʷat represents homecoming for Tla’amin Nation
‘Our ancestors used to build their houses right along the same river,’ says public works director. ‘It’s very special for us to go back home to the same spot’
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‘A dire need for services’: Tŝilhqot’in Nation to open treatment facility amid toxic drug crisis
An Indigenous-focused program in partnership with Red Road Recovery is expected to begin later this year at two properties west of Williams Lake
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‘Misused traditions to do harm’: Judge bans disgraced healer from practice for one year after assault of syilx woman
Complainant says healing from 2022 assault has meant ‘becoming a new version of myself that is stronger, sharper, unbroken in spirit’
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Nations call for longer closure of ‘B.C.’ park to assess damage: ‘It’s time for Pipi7íyekw to rest’
Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua leaders say a provincial decision on ‘Joffre Lakes Park’ highlights broader issues around respecting Indigenous rights
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With court win, Quw’utsun Nation sees a ‘spiritual homecoming’ after 150 years
After landmark ruling grants ‘Vancouver Island’ First Nations title to Tl’uqtinus summer village and nearby fishing rights, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm see it as a ‘disheartening’ betrayal
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At Penticton Indian Band, researchers work to find remedy for bighorn sheep disease
The Okanagan population of yilíkʷlxkn has been depleted by up to 70 per cent by mange over two decades — a year-long project aims to find a drug to treat it
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B.C. Supreme Court dismisses Xatśūll First Nation’s challenge to Mount Polley mine expansion
The Secwépemc community was trying to stop the company from increasing the height of its tailings storage dam, which collapsed in 2014
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In Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, legal challenge fails to stop contentious floatel — but affirms women’s rights
Court rejects judicial review challenge by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elder and Youth. But as Woodfibre LNG applies for a second cruise-ship work camp, fears of gender-based violence remain high
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‘Please only take what you need’: ONA warns of low sockeye returns, asks fishers to limit catch
sc̓win are being blocked and put at risk by warm river conditions, says fisheries manager, causing concern of a ‘catastrophic loss’ of the salmon run