Cracks in Site C project’s future emerge as Horgan questions if it’s in B.C.’s ‘best interests’ – The Globe and Mail
British Columbia Premier John Horgan says technical challenges developing on the slopes of the Site C dam construction site could tip the balance against completing the province’s partially-built megaproject. “The…
Regina school reconsiders Davin name in light of residential school history – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 6, 2017 14:08 REGINA _ A Regina school named after a man who wrote a report recommending residential schools for Indigenous youth wants to know if it should change its name.…
APTN Investigates: Indigenous people in Canada behind bars – APTN
November 03, 2017 At 52 years old, Dan Parlow has spent more than half his life, over 30 years, behind bars. Parlow is Anishinaabe, originally from the Batchewana First Nation,…
Chippewas of the Thames community gets bus service to 3 London stops – CBC
Band members will ride free for the first month, then pay $3 for a one-way ticket Nov 06, 2017 The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is launching its first…
Witness Blanket artist Carey Newman to speak at closing ceremony – UFV
November 2, 2017 As the Witness Blanket exhibit at the University of the Fraser Valley draws to a close, the artist who created it will speak about his inspiration. Artist…
Bluewater District Students Involved In Treaties Recognition Week – Blackburnnews.com
November 6, 2017 This is Treaties Recognition Week across the province, and the Bluewater District School Board continues to honour its commitment to the history and culture of Indigenous peoples.…
Settling Treaty 8 claim means ‘money in the bank’ for future of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation – CBC
Most of $50-million ‘cows and plows’ settlement to be placed in trust fund, says chief Nov 06, 2017 The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation plans to place the majority of a…
Murray Sinclair to review concerns about alleged systemic racism on Thunder Bay police board – The Globe and Mail
Murray Sinclair, a leading Indigenous jurist and senator, says concerns about alleged systemic racism, discrimination and bias will be central to his investigation into how the troubled Thunder Bay Police…
Ottawa faces multiple legal challenges on First Nations policing – CBC
Some reserves dealing with expired bulletproof vests, lapsed training Nov 06, 2017 A number of Indigenous communities are mounting legal challenges against the federal government, arguing the quality of policing…
Nanaimo school district trustees explore next steps on reconciliation – Nanaimo News Bulletin
Speaking with First Nations partners about reconciliation common theme in discussion Nov. 5, 2017 Nanaimo school district needs to know what reconciliation looks like to First Nations people, says trustee…
