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BC First Nations highlight human rights concerns to United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, seeking resolution through UN mechanisms.
(xʷməθkʷəyə̓m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – This week, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (SRRIP), Francisco Calí Tzay met with various First Nations and Indigenous organisations in BC, including representatives of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the Office of The Wet’suwet’en, former Chief of Neskonlith Indian Band, Judy […]
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BCAFN Hosts 19th Annual Special Chiefs Assembly
(xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Vancouver) – The BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) was pleased to host the 19th annual Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) this week in the Musqueam First Nation. Chiefs, leaders, Knowledge Keepers, youth and community members joined in-person and online from all over the province to participate in discussions and decisions on critically important […]
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Artemis Gold Announces Granting of Stock Options
Vancouver, British Columbia, March 13, 2023 – Artemis Gold Inc. (TSX-V: ARTG) (the “Company”) announces that the board of directors of the Company has approved the grant of an aggregate of 2,899,875 incentive stock options (the “Options”) pursuant to the Company’s Stock Option Plan, to directors, officers and employees of the Company. The Options represent […]
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Provincial health officer’s, minister’s statement about spring COVID-19 boosters
VANCOUVER – Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following statement about spring COVID-19 boosters: “As we enter spring and the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial that we continue to remain vigilant in our efforts to protect ourselves, our loved ones and […]
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Trans Mountain Corporation Provides Update on the Expansion Project
Mar. 10, 2023 Trans Mountain Corporation today announced an update for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (the Project). Construction of the Project is close to 80 per cent complete, with mechanical completion expected to occur at the end of 2023, and the pipeline will be in-service in the first quarter of 2024. Once completed, the […]
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Media Statement: Racism against Indigenous Cultural Leader by Hyatt Regency Vancouver Staff Prompts Call for Action
March 10, 2023 The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) and First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) are calling for swift action following the racist and disturbing mistreatment of a First Nations man who is a beloved Cultural Advisor and staff member of the BCAAFC by the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. We call on the Hyatt […]
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Team BC Opens Official Online Merchandise Store for the 2023 NAHC and the 2023 NAIG
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of Team BC’s official online merchandise store! For a limited time, friends, families and fans can purchase official merchandise to show their support for Team BC’s athletes who will represent the province at the upcoming 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships […]
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Talisker Announces Filing of NI 43-101 Technical Report for Previously Announced Bralorne Gold Project Inaugural Resource
TORONTO , March 10, 2023 – Talisker Resources Ltd. (” Talisker ” or the ” Company “) (TSX: TSK) (OTCQX: TSKFF) announces that the Company has filed on SEDAR an independent technical report (the ” Report “) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (” NI 43-101 “) […]
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Minister’s statement on February Labour Force Survey results
March 10, 2023 VICTORIA – Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for February 2023: “At a time of economic uncertainty, B.C. continues to demonstrate resiliency. B.C. added 6,700 new jobs in February, and the unemployment rate is at […]
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Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Responds to Provincial Budget Announcement
TREATY ONE TERRITORY, MB – On March 7, 2023, Manitoba’s Finance Minister Cliff Cullen announced the $21.8 billion “Historic Help For Manitobans: Safer Streets. Healing Health Care. Stronger Communities. Opportunities Ahead,” 2023 provincial budget, which identifies projected increases in federal transfers of $1,049 and expenditures of $1,976 million. Grand Chief Cathy Merrick for the Assembly […]
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