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The winds of change are blowing across Indian Country. Witness the recent election of the new national chief.
Prior to the election, few Indian people across this country felt that the former national chief Phil Fontaine would be unseated because it is very rare that an incumbent is forced from office. Rare as it is, it did occur and to the surprise of many people who…
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As sure as we stand, the Heiltsuk Nation people are not going to get up one day and leave this territory. This is and always will be the only place on earth we call home.
Aboriginal rights have been recognized in the Canadian Constitution since 1982, without question. The Heiltsuk Nation claims rights and the title to 6,000 sq. km of lands and resources due to our…
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As sure as we stand, the Heiltsuk Nation people are not going to get up one day and leave this territory. This is and always will be the only place on earth we call home.
Aboriginal rights have been recognized in the Canadian Constitution since 1982, without question. The Heiltsuk Nation claims rights and the title to 6,000 sq. km of lands and resources due to our…
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Although the temperature was warm at the Mission Indian Friendship Centre Society International Competition Powwow held July 6 to 9, dancers moved in sync with the beat of a number of drum groups. Colorful regalia, food vendors and craft vendors filled the Fraser River Heritage Park during the four-day event.
"It was great. The weather was good, warm and everyone had a…
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Although the temperature was warm at the Mission Indian Friendship Centre Society International Competition Powwow held July 6 to 9, dancers moved in sync with the beat of a number of drum groups. Colorful regalia, food vendors and craft vendors filled the Fraser River Heritage Park during the four-day event.
"It was great. The weather was good, warm and everyone had a…
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A design created by artist Wade Stephen Baker is featured on the newest coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's Millennium coin series.
The design, entitled "The Ties That Bind," is featured on the August 2000 quarter, officially launched by the mint Aug. 1 at the Squamish Nation Recreation Centre.
The coin features a circular double wolf design, with the two wolves…
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A design created by artist Wade Stephen Baker is featured on the newest coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's Millennium coin series.
The design, entitled "The Ties That Bind," is featured on the August 2000 quarter, officially launched by the mint Aug. 1 at the Squamish Nation Recreation Centre.
The coin features a circular double wolf design, with the two wolves…
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Six hundred jars of salal and blackberry jam made in Ahousaht last year sold out almost as quickly as they hit the shelves. The 190 ml jars sold for up to $10 each in places like Tofino, Whistler, the lower mainland and in the offices of some environmental groups. The Western Canada Wilderness Committee reported they were receiving five to seven orders per day.
Why would…
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Six hundred jars of salal and blackberry jam made in Ahousaht last year sold out almost as quickly as they hit the shelves. The 190 ml jars sold for up to $10 each in places like Tofino, Whistler, the lower mainland and in the offices of some environmental groups. The Western Canada Wilderness Committee reported they were receiving five to seven orders per day.
Why would…
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Every year since 1976, Elders from British Columbia's First Nations have been meeting in different communities throughout the province.
There were about 3,000 people registered for the 24th Annual B.C. Elders Gathering held this year from July 10 to 13 in Campbell River.
There were four First Nations communities that worked together to co-host the event- Campbell…
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Every year since 1976, Elders from British Columbia's First Nations have been meeting in different communities throughout the province.
There were about 3,000 people registered for the 24th Annual B.C. Elders Gathering held this year from July 10 to 13 in Campbell River.
There were four First Nations communities that worked together to co-host the event- Campbell…
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After a meeting between the B.C. Aboriginal Fisheries Commission (BCAFC) and environmental groups, a new watchdog group was formed to keep an eye on coastal fish farms and the various government bodies overseeing their management.
Representatives from the Georgia Strait Alliance, David Suzuki Foundation, the Living Oceans Society and the Sierra Club of BC have joined with…
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After a meeting between the B.C. Aboriginal Fisheries Commission (BCAFC) and environmental groups, a new watchdog group was formed to keep an eye on coastal fish farms and the various government bodies overseeing their management.
Representatives from the Georgia Strait Alliance, David Suzuki Foundation, the Living Oceans Society and the Sierra Club of BC have joined with…
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The United Native Nations is now under new leadership, with Scott Clark elected as the organization's new president, and Lillian George elected as vice-president.
The elections were held at the campus of the University of British Columbia during the UNN annual general meeting July 14 to 16.
Clark is a member of the Beecher Bay First Nation and a citizen of the Coast…
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The United Native Nations is now under new leadership, with Scott Clark elected as the organization's new president, and Lillian George elected as vice-president.
The elections were held at the campus of the University of British Columbia during the UNN annual general meeting July 14 to 16.
Clark is a member of the Beecher Bay First Nation and a citizen of the Coast…