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Province’s approval of PRGT pipeline tosses UNDRIP legislation ‘out the window,’ says grand chief
After environmental approvals were locked in this week, UBCIC president Stewart Phillip said a ‘long, hot summer’ of conflict could be on the horizon
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New wetland salmon habitat to help restore floodplain by Okanagan River
The ONA hopes new pond excavation south of snpink’tn (Penticton) will ‘heal’ the waterway and provide a sanctuary for fish to grow
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Afro-Indigenous mom wins case in top ‘B.C.’ court against agency that seized her kids
‘Justine’ believes her appeal victory will ‘definitely help other families’ involved with the child welfare system who face discrimination
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Mining reps at the UN promise Indigenous consultation — but things look different on the ground
As President Donald Trump fast-tracks mines, industry group releases voluntary rules for obtaining Indigenous consent
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Tiny House Warriors given conditional sentences, but no jail time, after 4-year TMX case
‘To us, this court system and this courthouse is foreign,’ says Secwépemc land defender arrested for 2021 confrontation at Trans Mountain pipeline worksite
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A 250-year plan is in the works to protect Okanagan-Similkameen watersheds
A quarter-millennium is a long way into the future — but for syilx Okanagan leaders, it’s essential to protecting everyone’s siwɬkw (water) for generations
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At the UN, Tŝilhqot’in outlines a plan to deal with the toxic drug crisis — but needs the resources
A delegation from the ‘B.C.’ nation asked governments for help responding to the emergency, saying they want to expand cultural care
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Xatśūll asks judge for ‘urgent’ injunction to stop raising of mine tailings dam that failed in 2014
A Secwépemc First Nation is trying to stop Imperial Metals from heightening its 60-metre Mount Polley tailings dam — after learning construction already started
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‘A matter of justice’: 2025 UN Forum on Indigenous Issues begins with visa challenges for attendees
Trump’s border policies are making an impact as this year’s largest gathering of global Indigenous leaders, activists, and policymakers begins in ‘NYC’
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Eldest syilx Okanagan member marks 95th birthday with rousing call for unity
qʷʕayxnmitkʷ xʷəstalk̓iyaʔ (Jane Stelkia) of Osoyoos Indian Band was honoured with speeches, cake — and a celebratory horseback ride