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Lyackson First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, B.C. complete land transfer
May 22, 2025 LAKE COWICHAN – Culturally significant land in the Cowichan Valley has been returned to Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes communities, a reconciliation landmark between the Nations and B.C. The lands that are now in possession of the Nations are near an existing Cowichan Tribes Indian Reserve known as Skutz Falls IR8 […]
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Taylor finalizes land acknowledgement with ‘heart’ – Energeticcity.ca
April 28, 2025 After over a year of work and consultation with First Nations, the District of Taylor has crafted a land acknowledgement to be read before meetings and events in the district. TAYLOR, B.C. — After over a year of work and consultation, the District of Taylor has crafted a land acknowledgement to be […]
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B.C. supports land stewardship at Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park – BC Gov
April 24, 2025 PEMBERTON – A temporary closure will take place at Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park to provide time and space for members of the Líl̓wat Nation and N͛Quatqua to reconnect with the land and carry out cultural and spiritual practices. Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park has become one of the busiest parks in the province. As more […]
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3 First Nations speak out about Vancouver’s Jericho Lands project – CBC Player
An Indigenous-led project that is set to bring thousands of housing units and development to Vancouver’s West Point Grey cleared another hurdle on Tuesday, after Vancouver councillors voted to approve the Jericho Lands official development plan. Wilson Williams from the Squamish Nation, Wayne Sparrow from the Musqueam Nation and Jen Thomas from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation […]
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Sacred land return, agreement advance reconciliation between Semá:th First Nation and B.C.
March 31, 2025 ABBOTSFORD – Sumas First Nation (Semá:th) and the Province are strengthening their relationship through the return of the sacred Lightning Rock site. After purchasing it last year, the Province has now successfully returned the 36-hectare Lightning Rock site to the Nation. This land holds deep cultural and spiritual significance to Semá:th and […]
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Tla’amin Nation and Domtar Celebrate Historic Land Agreement
March 17, 2025 Domtar and the Tla’amin Nation have signed an historic tiskwat land agreement. The company and the Nation signed the agreement at a ceremony on Friday, March 14, in Tla’amin Territory. Through the agreement, Tla’amin Nation will reacquire a substantial portion of land at the former tiskwat paper mill site in Powell River, […]
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First Nations want Cowichan rail lands returned – Chemainus Valley Courier
March 4, 2025 Future of rail corridor faces many challenges, study concludes A number of local First Nations are indicating that they want their lands that are currently part of the E&N rail line returned to their reserves. The Stantec consulting group presented a comprehensive report on the section of the 220-kilometre rail line that […]
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How One First Nation Is Taking Back Control of Their ‘Devastated’ Lands – The Tyee
BC turned a blind eye to the mounting harms of development. The Saik’uz are acting before it’s too late. Kasandra Turbide finds her footing on the dry, rocky exterior of Sinkut Mountain, one of the highest peaks in Saik’uz First Nation territory, an hour’s drive west of Prince George. The forest below looks mottled, as […]
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Canada commits to sharing Vancouver (YVR) airport ground lease revenue with Musqueam to boost community development and economic growth
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada February 24, 2025 Today, Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow, alongside the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade (signing in counterpart), signed an agreement committing […]
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Land acknowledgement committee seeks feedback in Taylor – Energeticcity
February 13, 2025 The District of Taylor council is approaching Treaty 8 First Nations for feedback on its land acknowledgement. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Taylor is seeking feedback from Treaty 8 First Nations as it works to create a meaningful land acknowledgement In 2023, the District of Taylor established a select committee to create […]
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