First Nations Welcome Cohen Commission Final Report and Recommendations

(Coast Salish Territory / Vancouver – November 2, 2012) On October 31, 2012, the Honourable...

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On 20th Anniversary of Treaty Negotiations in BC; First Nations Summit leaders call for renewed commitment from governments

Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – The signing of the BC Treaty Commission Agreement, 20...

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Fifth anniversary of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: protection of Indigenous peoples’ rights to lands, territories and resources more urgent than ever

There is urgent need to uphold international human rights standards in response to intensive resource...

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First Nations Summit Supports Day School Class Action against Federal Government

Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – The First Nations Summit (FNS) is voicing support for...

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Interview with Grand Chief Edward John of the Tl’azt’en Nation

9 August 2012 – The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, celebrated 9 August,...

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First Nations Summit Supports Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation in Asserting Rights

Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver) — The First Nations Summit is concerned by the BC Court...

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First Nations Summit Supports International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2012

Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver) — The First Nations Summit respectfully acknowledges the 18th commemoration of...

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Provincial Government misses the mark: BC First Nations’ traditional territories and pristine environment not for sale

Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver) — The leadership of the First Nations Summit is concerned with...

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First Nations Summit Congratulates National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo on his re-election

  Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – The First Nations Summit (FNS) congratulates Shawn A-in-chut...

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All Citizens of the Tla’amin Nation deserve to have their voices heard on July 10th

  Coast Salish Territory/ Vancouver, BC – The leadership of the First Nations Summit is...

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First Nations Condemn Turning Back of Legal Clock by BC Court of Appeal in Tsilhqot'in Decision

  Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – The First Nations Summit rejects and condemns the...

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First Nations Summit welcomes Senate Standing Committee report on BC treaty negotiations, encourages Canada to take urgent action to implement recommendation

  Coast Salish Territory/ Vancouver, BC – The First Nations Summit welcomes the just released...

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