BCAFN Regional Chief welcomes Progressive Actions toward Reconciliation in BC Government Throne Speech
Press Release (Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC – Feb. 12, 2019) – BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) Regional Chief Terry Teegee welcomes the NDP government’s progressive actions identified throughout the 2019 Throne Speech today. Reconciliation is a political priority and the innovative approaches toward both…
Government of Canada works with local communities to remove abandoned boats across Canada through the Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release February 13, 2019????????? Richmond, British Columbia?????? Transport Canada Abandoned boats are a problem for many communities across Canada. The Government of Canada, through its Oceans Protection Plan, is taking meaningful action to curb this irresponsible practice. Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced…
AMC concerned new provincial block funding model will create funding shortfalls for First Nation child welfare agencies
Press Release TREATY ONE TERRITORY, MB. _ The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is concerned that the Manitoba government’s newly announced block funding of provincial child and family services authorities will lead to underfunding of agencies as it continues to wrongly appropriate Children’s Special Allowance (CSA) meant to…
MNBC: Métis Nation Governing Assembly 2019
Press Release Métis Nation British Columbia hereby serves official notice to all Métis Nation Governing Assembly members that the MNGA will convene March 22‐24, 2019 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel, located at 5911 Minoru BLVD, Richmond, BC.? Official proceedings of the MNGA will begin at 1:30…
MKO Press Release Jody Wilson-Raybould Resignation
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Garrison Settee was disappointed today to learn of the resignation of the Honourable Jody Wilson- Raybould from cabinet. Grand Chief Settee is also issuing this statement to express disappointment in the Prime Minister’s Office…
AHMA: 120 New Affordable Homes for Indigenous Housing in Colwood, BC
Press Release West Vancouver – A recently formed Indigenous Housing Society named the Aboriginal Land Trust Society (ALT) has now partnered with the Province of British Columbia, Huu-ay-aht First Nations and the City of Colwood to build 124 affordable homes for Indigenous singles and families at 324…
Media advisory: Minister Sohi to Announce a New Initiative to Generate New Opportunities for Remote Indigenous Communities
Press Release February 12, 2019 OTTAWA — Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, will attend the Arctic Indigenous…
BC First Nations Forestry Council Hosts Career Fairs to Increase Indigenous Forestry Opportunities
Press Release NORTH VANCOUVER, BC,?Feb. 11, 2019?– The BC First Nations Forestry Council (FNFC) is organizing three career fair events, the…
