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$17M-boost for wild salmon restoration as First Nations call for ‘drastic action’Fisheries and Oceans Canada says many Pacific salmon stocks are declining to "historic lows" due to the impacts of climate change, habitat loss and other threats.EnvironmentJun 1, 2023
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More universities review honorary degrees awarded to Mary Ellen Turpel-LafondSix out of 10 universities confirm they're reviewing honorary degrees given to retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond.EducationJan 19, 2023
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UN declaration is focus of government, First Nations meetings in B.C., says grand chiefThis is the seventh B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders' Gathering and it comes three years after the province passed legislation requiring its laws be consistent with UNDRIP.PoliticsNov 29, 2022
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B.C.’s outgoing premier makes pitch to provinces, PM to end health gridlock“It was a sincere offer to people who I’ve been working with that if there’s anything more I can do to continue to move this down the field, I want to do it.”PoliticsNov 17, 2022
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B.C. First Nations leaders thank John Horgan for leadership on premier’s last full dayGrand Chief Stewart Phillip says passage of the B.C. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in 2019 would not have been possible without Horgan's leadership.PoliticsNov 17, 2022
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Indigenous leaders survey members to explore racist responses when status cards usedKúkpi7 Judy Wilson, the group's secretary-treasurer, says it's hoped at least 1,000 status card users share their experiences. She says results of the study will be made public.CanadaJun 10, 2022
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Letter signed by 200 leaders seeks protection for B.C.’s old growth forestsMore than 200 people including scientists, Indigenous leaders, politicians, actors and artists have signed a letter calling on the B.C. government to stop old-growth logging.EnvironmentOct 8, 2021
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B.C. Indigenous leaders call for provincial state of emergency as wildfires spreadB.C. Indigenous leaders are calling on the provincial government to step up its response to the 306 active wildfires in the province.CanadaJul 17, 2021
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Penticton Indigenous leaders commend city for cancelling Canada Day festivitiesThe City of Penticton cancelled Canada Day festivities in solidarity with the Penticton Indian Band (PIB).CanadaJun 30, 2021
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‘It’s a criminal act’: Prominent B.C. Interior Indigenous leader condemns church firesClarence Louie said worshippers of all faiths should be free to practice their religion where they choose.CanadaJun 27, 2021
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