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Lawsuit accuses B.C. social worker of stealing from vulnerable First Nations teens – CBC
Proposed class action claims Robert Riley Saunders stole from joint account with First Nations youth Nov 06, 2018 A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against a B.C. social worker accused of abusing his position by siphoning funds from the bank account of a vulnerable First Nations teenager. The B.C. Supreme Court notice of […]
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Read MoreUBCIC Deeply Disappointed with Disregard for Indigenous Rights and Environmental Destruction Resulting from Dismissal of Injunction for Site C
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – October 25, 2018) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is deeply frustrated by today’s decision from the BC Supreme Court which dismissed the West Moberly First Nation’s application for an interim injunction while their Treaty case is being heard. The decision makes it clear that there will be no […]
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Read MoreB.C. court rules against First Nations bid to stop Site C dam construction – IPolitics
Oct 25, 2018 The Supreme Court of British Columbia has rejected the injunction of northeastern B.C. First Nations groups that want to cancel the $10-million Site C dam project. The West Moberly First Nations and Prophet River First Nation argue Site C, a massive hydroelectric dam project along the Peace River in northeast British Columbia, […]
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Read MoreStatement: Supreme Court of British Columbia dismisses injunction application on Site C
October 24, 2018 The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed an injunction application filed by West Moberly First Nations on the Site C project. BC Hydro has reached benefit agreements with the majority of First Nations that we consult with on Site C. We remain committed to working with Indigenous communities to build relationships […]
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Read MoreMinister Philpott joins Secwépemc Nation in signing ceremony on Child and Family Services reform
From: Indigenous Services Canada News release October 17, 2018 – Kamloops, BC – Indigenous Services Canada Improving the well-being of Indigenous children and families is a shared priority for the Government of Canada and partners. Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, joined the Secwépemc Nation in a signing ceremony for a Memorandum […]
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Read MoreRCYBC: Annual Report 2017/18 and Service Plan 2018/19 to 2019/20
Sept. 28, 2018 This report provides an overview of the work of the Office on behalf of the vulnerable children and youth of B.C. over the past year and a plan outlining goals and objectives for the 2018/19 and 2019/20 fiscal years. Complete financial statements are also included. Download report Download financial statements NT5
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Read MoreRelease: Indigenous leaders urge Trudeau to respect the Federal Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision, and cancel Trans Mountain
“Mr. Trudeau, enough is enough,” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – September 21, 2018) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is calling on Prime Minister Trudeau to accept the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and tanker project’s defeat in the Federal Court of Appeal, and to cancel the recent directive to the […]
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Read MoreBCAFN: Court of Appeal Decision a Wakeup Call
(Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC – Aug 31, 2018) – Yesterday the Federal Court of Appeal quashed the decision by the Trudeau government that approved the Kinder Morgan TransMountain Expansion Pipeline. It is an important decision for First Nations who have been fighting a flawed National Energy Board process, and a broader issue of […]
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Read MoreFederal Court of Appeal decision a clear victory for all Indigenous communities in BC
August 30, 2018 Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC — The First Nations Summit is applauding today’s Federal Court of Appeal court unanimous decision which quashed the federal government’s approval of the Trans Mountain expansion project. The court indicated in its ruling that the federal government failed to adequately consult First Nations whose rights are impacted by […]
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Read MoreBC Gov News – Premier’s statement on Federal Court of Appeal decision
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement on the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project: “This case has been led by First Nations asserting their rights. We joined the case to defend British Columbia’s interests, and to highlight the risks to the province’s environment and economy. “Many British […]
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