‘It has had devastating impacts to our community members not only socially, environmentally, but culturally as well.’ Two First Nations in northern British Columbia say a dam owned by mining giant Rio Tinto has devastated their communities and are asking the courts to restore the Nechako River to a functional state. Saik’uz and Stellat’en First […]
Vancouver, B.C. – Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) has been recognized as one of the top 50 companies in Canada for corporate citizenship, being named to the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking by Corporate Knights. This marks the 14th consecutive year Teck has been named to the Best […]
NANAIMO — Local police hope they can quickly find a missing Indigenous teen. Ayla Natalie Johnson, 13, reportedly left her home on June 23 with a friend and was reported missing the next morning. RCMP. Cst. Gary O’Brien said Johnson’s cellphone was turned off after she left. “We met with her caregiver and they’re beside […]
June 25, 2020 Our continued response COVID-19 TNG remains committed to keeping our employees and the communities we serve safe. Therefore, we are sharing the following information. Confirmed Cases As the virus continues to spread throughout BC and Canada, we are calling on everyone to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 by […]
Nations Youth Society launched earlier this year, with the goal of “empowering Indigenous youth to embrace their right to self-determination through the positive impact of skateboarding.” A group of Vancouver-based skateboarders is working to introduce Canada’s Indigenous youth to the sport they love and the many benefits associated with it – and they’re asking for the public’s help to do […]
The Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative (RRII) has released a new essential guide for Indigenous investors: “Investing for Today, Tomorrow, and Future Generations: A Guide for Indigenous Investors.” This one-of-a-kind resource outlines how Indigenous trustees and other investors can ensure that their investments align with their community’s values and long-term vision. As explained by RRII […]
(Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) — The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is calling for an end to all open-net pen salmon farming in the province. Reports published by fish farm owners Mowi, Cermaq and Grieg, indicated 37% of salmon farms across all regions exceeded government-mandated sea lice limits. In a recent independent […]
June 25, 2020 VICTORIA – The June school restart saw almost 200,000 students safely return back to the classroom, giving the Province and a newly appointed education steering committee important information to prepare for the 2020-21 school year. “Students, educators and families throughout the province have shared heart-warming stories of how meaningful those in-person connections […]
Jun 25, 2020 VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A group of First Nations will be restricting visitors in their territories, despite domestic travel within B.C. being given the green light by the province. The Heiltsuk, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Tsilhqot’in nations say the provincial government didn’t consult them before throwing the doors open to non-essential travel. Their priority, […]
Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (June 25, 2020) – The pandemic has caused intense stress and disruption for all people in Canada, and is causing pronounced mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts and feelings, in various subgroups of the population, including parents, those with existing mental illness or mental health issues, Indigenous people and those […]
