Vancouver Island
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With land transfer deal, once-displaced Lyackson First Nation prepares to return home
Once known as a ‘homeless’ First Nation, the community is preparing to rebuild after regaining ownership of an important village site on ‘Vancouver Island’
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Indigenous leaders demand removal of Conservative candidate over denialist comments
Aaron Gunn challenged over residential ‘school’ remarks, called ‘extremely harmful and divisive’ by critics who want him dropped
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Whalers’ shrine returns home to Nuu-chah-nulth territories after 120 years
The Yuquot Whalers Washing House, held in AMNH since 1904, is back with its original keepers — representing a ‘very important’ part of Mowachaht/Muchalaht culture
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Tiny Kwiakah First Nation has big plans for solar-powered science hub on former fish farm
With just 19 members, the ‘Vancouver Island’ community is building a ‘stewardship economy’ based around revitalizing its lands
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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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‘Industry doesn’t understand what our people know’: WSÁNEĆ chiefs call for halt to commercial herring fisheries
Hereditary leaders have issued a joint declaration to preserve the key species they say is in danger of collapse
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Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council declares state of emergency over opioid crisis: ‘Enough is enough’
Leaders are calling for more resources and mental health supports in their 14 communities, saying they are ‘losing too many, especially young people, to this crisis’
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Snuneymuxw First Nation purchases second casino in step ‘to reinvest in our community’
Chief Michael Wyse (Xum’silum) says gaming profits will support an ‘aggressive action plan’ to increase access to housing for members
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NYFW showcase pays tribute to Joel Good, an ‘outstanding light’ of Snuneymuxw First Nation
The carver and painter leaves a legacy through his work, which adorns the City of Nanaimo and beyond