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Halifax marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with weekend of events"It is truly meant for everybody to come down to understand and have conversations and be part of the understanding and the truth."CanadaSep 30, 2021
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Calls to remove ‘settler’ statues in Victoria after protestors destroy James Cook statueThe statue of James Cook was thrown into the water in Victoria's Inner Harbour and in its place, the crowd erected a wooden red dress.PoliticsJul 2, 2021
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Ex-finance minister Carole James named to Royal BC Museum board amid racism controversyRoyal BC Museum CEO Jack Lohman stepped down from his position last week. Carole James will now sit on the board with 10 other members.PoliticsFeb 16, 2021
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First Nations Health Authority sees spike in overdose deaths among Indigenous peopleThe First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) says the province's opioid crisis continues to disproportionately impact Indigenous communities.HealthJul 6, 2020
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First Nations people have fared better than B.C. average in COVID-19 pandemic: reportOf the 5,434 First Nations people in B.C. who were tested for the coronavirus between Jan. 1 and June 14, just 86 of them tested positive.HealthJun 26, 2020
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B.C. adds health-care resources to support rural, remote and Indigenous communities amid the COVID-19 crisis.Premier John Horgan is expected to announce support for rural, remote and Indigenous communities on Monday afternoon.HealthApr 20, 2020
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B.C. government to share gaming revenues with First Nations across British ColumbiaAll First Nations in British Columbia are about to get a chunk of the province's gaming revenues.PoliticsNov 29, 2018
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First Nations will be further consulted for major resource projects but won’t get a vetoThe B.C. government has introduced legislation that would overhaul the environmental assessment process for major resource projects in the province.PoliticsNov 5, 2018
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