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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
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Separated from their kids, this Dakelh couple journeyed across ‘B.C.’ for justice
With their four boys in the child welfare system, Kimberly and Jordan Joseph planned a 1,500 km walk from ‘Prince Rupert’ to ‘Victoria’ to raise awareness
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‘There is no trust’: Indigenous leaders tell feds to take action on dock contamination in Fort Chipewyan
Expert says an assessment from ‘Canada’ was ‘essentially useless’ when it comes to addressing ongoing concerns about human health
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As winter looms, Gitxsan and Gitanyow pipeline resistance shows no sign of slowing
Land defenders continue to organize against PRGT as its environmental assessment certificate is up for review starting this week
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‘A legacy of co-operation’: Leaders vow to protect syilx Okanagan waters across jurisdictions
First Nations and local governments sign agreement to collectively advocate for and defend the region’s watersheds