Kwakiutl vow to continue protests until BC respects rights
Tired of being ignored, the Kwakiutl in British Columbia have occupied lands, disrupted logging operations and shut down ferry service.
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Kwakiutl protests asserting rights continues for second day
People from the Kwakiutl First Nation on Vancouver Island have staged their second day of protests. This time, they’ve blockaded a BC Ferry Terminal on the island.
Kwakiutl launch two days of action to assert rights over territory
The people of Kwakiutl First Nation on Vancouver Island are taking part in a major demonstration.
Tlingits renew cross-border ties with celebration
Old family and cultural ties are being renewed as Tlingits from Alaska, northern British Columbia and the Yukon gathered in Teslin this past weekend.
Friend donates kidney, saves a life
There’s an old saying that goes,’‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.’
Tireless activist walks Vancouver’s dark streets offering a bit of light
Missing and murdered women advocates of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside say there are over 4,000 women missing or murdered in Canada.
Hul’qumi’num dig in to retain traditional lands given to railway company
The Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group have announced new allies in their international fight against a billion dollar sale of private forestry lands.
BC premier stumbles in first speech to First Nations leaders: chiefs
The newly elected premier of British Columbia gave her first speech to First Nations leader and it was met with mixed reviews.
Pickton inquiry in crisis as family members of victims question credibility
The Pickton inquiry is falling deeper into controversy.