Fort Nelson Campus students honoured at community awards ceremony – NLC
May 12, 2016 “I’m very proud of all the students here at the Fort Nelson Campus,” said campus administrator Laurie Dolan. “These three women shone brightly during the event. They…
Mushkegowuk FN: May 12, 2016 – Walk of Hope
The young people in the Mushkegowuk First Nation Communities are facing many challenges which seem insurmountable to them. Coping with these challenges brings hopelessness, uncertainty and the belief that they…
ONA: 2016 Sockeye Fry Release
Press Release Green Mountain Rd, Penticton, BC Wed, 18.05.2016 9:30am – 2:00pm The Sockeye Fry Release will take place May 18th, 2016 in Penticton. The ceremony will take place at…
St. Henri residents say police encourage racial profiling against Inuit – Montreal Gazette
May 12, 2016 Two Montrealers say police officers may have encouraged citizens to practice racial profiling Tuesday as they handed flyers out in St. Henri. Ossie Michelin says two officers came…
Adopting UN Indigenous rights declaration requires reform of Canada’s laws: AFN – CBC
National Chief Perry Bellegarde says Canada’s laws ‘rest on the foundations of colonialism and racism’ May 12, 2016 The Assembly of First Nations says implementing the United Nations Declaration on…
FPCC Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Indigenous Languages and Arts in B.C.
Press Release Brentwood Bay, B.C. – The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) is proud to announce the release of its 25th Anniversary Report. For 25 years, FPCC has provided funding…
Matachewan First Nation Meets Challenge, Will Donate to Forect Fire Relief Efforts
Press Release Tuesday May 10, 2016- Matachewan First Nation Chief and Council will meet a challenge issued by Chief and Council of Mattagami First Nation by donating to assist with relief…
BC First Nations to Enbridge: Extra Time Will Not Save Failed Northern Gateway Pipeline Proposal
Press Release May 12, 2016 First Nations encourage federal government to move forward with its promised oil tanker ban and take Enbridge’s doomed proposal off the table SAIK’UZ FIRST NATION,…
Health Investment Fund helps develop strong communities
Press Release May 12, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research and Yukon Circle of Change will share $18,850 through the Yukon government’s Health Investment Fund. “We are pleased to…
Clip Gala award-winning short film by young Inukjuak students to tour Quebec
Press Release MONTREAL, May 12, 2016 – Four young students from the Innalik school in Inukjuak (Nunavik) were honoured today for their short film Una Unikkaavut, during the CLIP GALA…
