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First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day – AM 1150
July 1, 2025 Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians. The pushback against U.S.-imposed tariffs and the Trump administration’s rhetoric about making Canada the “51st state” is lending a renewed sense of “elbows up” patriotism to this year’s celebrations. But First Nations leaders in British Columbia say Canada Day […]
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Annual report updates collective efforts to advance reconciliation
June 25, 2025 VICTORIA – The 2024-25 Declaration Act Annual Report showcases the collaborative effort being made by the Province and Indigenous Peoples to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration) in B.C. and build a better future. The report, which covers the period between April 1, 2024, and March […]
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Miller Bay Monument Raised to Honour Those Impacted by TB Hospital
June 25, 2025 On Friday, June 20, 2025 a monument honouring all those who were impacted by the Miller Bay Tuberculosis Hospital was raised. The day began in Metlakatla at the home of the carver, Michael Epp. Surrounded by community members, the monument was first blessed. Then, in an act of unity, 40 men carried the monument […]
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Conversations That Matter: Understanding Indigenous rights and reconciliation – Vancouver Sun
Jun 20, 2025 Bruce McIvor is the author of ‘Indigenous Rights in One Minute.’ “Over the 27 years since the Delgamuukw decision, the relationship between First Nations and the government of Canada has changed — in some ways significantly. In others, not so much,” says Bruce McIvor, the author of “Indigenous Rights in One Minute.” […]
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Tk̓emlúps Protecting Site Where Ancestral Remains Found
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is working to protect a site on the North Shore where ancestral remains were located on Thursday, June 12, 2025.Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc requests that the site be respected, as it is now considered a sacred site. The site is protected under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the BC […]
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B.C. and First Nations’ leaders gather to build relationships, advance reconciliation
Jan. 21, 2025 VANCOUVER – First Nations’ leaders and provincial officials are coming together for the ninth B.C. cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering, where they will collaborate on ways to recognize, respect and advance government-to-government relationships. Premier David Eby, together with Grand Chief Stewart Phillip; Chief Cheryl Casimer, First Nations Summit political executive; Regional […]
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We Are Still Here: Lax Kw’alaams Truth and Reconciliation 2024
January 17, 2025 The September 30, 2024, “We Are Still Here” event was a powerful celebration. This event was in partnership with a wide range of organizations and departments, including: Lax Kw’alaams Health Department Lax Kw’alaams Brighter Futures Lax Kw’alaams Head Start Lax Kw’alaams Wap Suwilaawksa Lax Kw’alaams Public Works Lax Kw’alaams Education Department Lax […]
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The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the BC Achievement Foundation announce 2024 Award Recipients
November 5, 2024 Vancouver, B.C. – The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, in partnership with BC Achievement Foundation, is honoured to announce the recipients of the fourth British Columbia Reconciliation Award. The award recognizes four extraordinary individuals and two incredible organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering […]
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BC Conservatives announce plan for indigenous economic reconciliation – Western Standard
Sept. 30, 2024 On Truth and Reconciliation Day, The BC Conservatives have announced their plan for indigenous economic reconciliation. Leader John Rustad vowed to ensure indigenous people across the province have the ability to rise to their potential and not only survive, but thrive. “Economic reconciliation is not only the key to self-determination but also […]
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Indigenous customs and protocol in focus – Castanet
Sep 27, 2024 The West Kelowna RCMP Indigenous Police Service will host the annual Truth and Reconciliation canoe journey today. Mounties will join students from Mount Boucherie Secondary and Const. Nell Bruce Middle School at Kelowna’s City Park and travel by the way of canoe across Okanagan Lake to the Westbank First Nation Beach. The […]
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