2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages
An International Year is an important cooperation mechanism dedicated to raising awareness of a particular...
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B.C. government, First Nations will share gaming revenue, co-develop legislation to implement UN declaration
COAST SALISH TERRITORIES/VANCOUVER – B.C. First Nations will share in provincial gaming revenue to support...
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Newly Introduced Environmental Assessment Bill Goes Beyond the Status Quo and Marks Important Step in First Nation – BC Relations
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: The First Nations Leadership Council recognizes the significant improvements made by...
Read MoreNegotiation and implementation of modern-day treaty agreements leading the way in reconciliation and Indigenous rights recognition
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver – First Nations Summit (FNS) leaders were in Vancouver today for the...
Read MoreBC First Nations call on Canada and BC for immediate action to restore and protect wild salmon populations
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: BC First Nations gathered last week at the Wild Salmon Summit...
Read MoreImplementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is Crucial to Canada’s Commitments to Reconciliation: Open Letter to All Senators
Our Nations and organizations urge all Senators to support Bill C-262, a private members bill...
Read MoreFederal Court of Appeal decision a clear victory for all Indigenous communities in BC
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC — The First Nations Summit is applauding today’s Federal Court of...
Read MoreBC First Nations Leadership Council calls on Provincial Government to intervene with respect to Taseko Mines drilling in Tsilhqot’in Territory
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver, BC: Last week, the British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed the Tsilhqot’in...
Read MoreCoalition welcomes House of Commons commitment to implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Coalition for the Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples – made up of Indigenous Nations,...
Read MoreOverdue environmental assessment reform a much-needed path to reconciliation
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: First Nations leaders heard today’s announcement by the Hon. George Heyman,...
Read MoreComments by BC Liberal MLA Mike Morris show clear lack of understanding
The First Nations Summit is astounded and disappointed by the clear lack of understanding shown...
Read MoreFirst Nations Summit applauds announcement of new Indigenous Framework by Trudeau Government
The First Nations Summit welcomes and applauds today’s announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to...
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