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UBCIC Mourns the Passing of Kukpwi7 Mike Leach
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – March 6, 2025) The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) offers our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community of Kukpwi7 Mike Leach of the Lillooet Tribe and Stl’atl’imx Nation. We honour and remember Mike’s decades of dedicated service and leadership, from his […]
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UBCIC Honours Nir’kus’chin, Steve Basil
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – February 25, 2025) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is deeply saddened with the recent passing of Nir’kus’chin, Steve Basil, a deeply respected and beloved Secwepemc leader from Bonaparte First Nation, and former UBCIC staff member between 1977-1981. Steve’s unwavering commitment to First […]
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A Tribute to Steve Basil from Simpcw
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UBCIC Remembers and Honours Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla, Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson
February 13, 2025 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – February 13, 2025) The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is mourning the loss of Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla, Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson, a towering figure in the fight for Indigenous rights in Canada. UBCIC extends our deepest condolences to his wife Bev […]
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FNHA Statement on passing of Bill Wilson
January 30, 2025 Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations |VANCOUVER – First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has issued the following statement: “The First Nations Health Authority extends our condolences in learning of the passing of Bill Wilson, an inspiring thought leader who was instrumental in progressing First Nations treaty rights […]
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Regional Chief Terry Teegee and the BCAFN Mourn the Passing of Bill Wilson
January 27, 2025 (Lheidli T’enneh Territory/Prince George BC) – Regional Chief Terry Teegee, the board of directors, representatives and the staff of the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) are extremely saddened by the passing of Bill Wilson, known by his Kwak’wala name of Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla. “The BCAFN and First Nations across the country are […]
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Bill Wilson, hereditary chief who took on former prime minister over First Nations rights, dies – APTN News
Jan 27, 2025 Bill Wilson, a hereditary chief and the father of former cabinet minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, has died. Wilson-Raybould announced his death on social media, saying her father’s life was “one of leadership and striving to make change.” Wilson helped get Indigenous title to land and treaty rights enshrined in the Constitution. He once […]
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Indigenous Vernon cowboy hall of famer dies at 85 – Vernon Morning Star
January 24, 2025 Charlie Louis was a top saddle bronc rider, and friend to many A longtime Vernon cowboy has ridden his last ride. Charlie Louis from the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), a competitive saddle bronc rider in the sport of rodeo, lifetime member of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association, and honoured member of the […]
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Our tribute to a visionary: Niilo Edwards
January 15, 2025 There are those who talk about economic reconciliation with First Nations. And there are those who act. One leader was Niilo Edwards, first CEO of the First Nations Major Projects coalition. Niilo died on Dec. 16. Here, Stewart Muir, founder and CEO of Resource Works, pays tribute: On a January morning in […]
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First Nations Summit mourns the passing of Jim Aldridge, K.C.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 Vancouver, BC— The First Nations Summit is deeply saddened by the passing of lawyer Jim Aldridge, K.C. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his six children, his family and friends. He was a strong family man who openly expressed love for, and pride in, his children, encouraged his children to do the […]
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