BC Indigenous

• First Nation says search finds 66 potential new burial sites at former B.C. residential school

  The Williams Lake First Nation said 66 "reflections," displaying characteristics indicative of potential human remains have been found on the grounds of the former school.

  Perspectives

  Jan 25
  
• Ottawa announces $2.8 billion settlement of B.C. day-scholar suit

  Crown-Indigenous Affairs Minister Marc Miller said the government signed the deal with plaintiffs representing 325 members of the Gottfriedson Band that opted into the suit.

  Canada

  Jan 21
  
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• More universities review honorary degrees awarded to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond

  Six out of 10 universities confirm they're reviewing honorary degrees given to retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.

  Education

  Jan 19
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• Government funding on the way for upgrades at Musqueam Elders Centre in Vancouver

  The Musqueam Elders Centre in Vancouver, which was originally built as the Expo 86 South Korean Pavilion, will be receiving much-needed upgrades thanks to federal funding.

  Canada

  Jan 18
• Study highlights discrimination faced by B.C. residents when using Indian status card

  Discrimination examples include rudeness, refusing to accept status cards, acting as if processing them is a hassle and suggestions that status cards are an unfair advantage.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• Vancouver council greenlights UN Indigenous rights plan

  Vancouver council has passed an Indigenous rights strategy that it says will make the city a national and world leader in implementing a plan towards reconciliation.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2022
• Task force holds traditional ceremony for final Indigenous rights report given to City of Vancouver

  United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Task Force will be presenting its final report to the City of Vancouver on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2022
• B.C. Musqueam history, heritage and culture showcased in FIFA 23

  FIFA 23 will feature B.C.'s Musqueam Indian Band artwork and assets from Indigenous artists in its new edition.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2022
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• B.C. First Nation asks Scottish museum to return ‘stolen’ 160-year-old totem pole

  Delegates from the Nisga'a First Nation are in Scotland this week to discuss repatriating a memorial totem pole it says was stolen nearly a century ago.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2022
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• B.C. Indigenous leaders order removal of protest blockade near Lake Cowichan

  Indigenous leaders are calling for the dismantling of an illegal blockade camp near Lake Cowichan.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2022