APTN Investigates: Returning to Wet’suwet’en Territory
APTN Investigates first went deep into Wet’suwet’en country in December 2015. The Unist’ot’en camp was…
British Columbia
5 First Nations in B.C. get green light to start commercial crab fishery
They’ve been fighting for the inherent right to harvest food from the sea for decades.
‘This place did its job’: School survivor returns to St. Mary’s to confront the past
On a grey day, Ralph Leon stands with his hands in his pockets on the…
Simpcw Nation signs the first co-created child welfare agreement in B.C.
The Tcwesétmentem agreement will integrate the First Nations practices, traditions and laws in child welfare decisions with their families.
Indigenous program allows youth to tackle water issues in their community
A Canada-wide Indigenous water initiative is providing young people with an opportunity to tackle water…
Prosecution service in B.C. reviewing case of Lake Babine Nation man’s death in custody
The B.C. Prosecution Service (BCPS) says it’s reviewing a report from the province’s police watchdog…
UNDRIP plan in B.C. offers ‘true transformation and reconciliation’ says chief
First Nations leaders in British Columbia are hopeful following the announcement of a five-year action…
Vancouver police acted ‘oppressively’ during arrest of BMO customer and his granddaughter
An independent review of the controversial arrest of Maxwell Johnson and his granddaughter in 2019…
Indigenous Peoples ‘on the verge’ of turning a corner with Catholic church says Phil Fontaine
Delegates asked for an apology and for the church to rescind the doctrine of discovery during the meeting.