Can a lake become a person in law? A B.C. First Nation wants to find out
The concept of personhood for elements of nature is not new.
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Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond likely has Indigenous DNA: law society
The Law Society of British Columbia says a DNA test shows a former judge and…
Victims’ families lose bid to fight Pickton evidence destruction
Family members of the victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton are once again left…
More evacuation orders in B.C. as heat wave aids lightning-triggered wildfires
“Unfortunately, we are at the whims and wills of Mother Nature, so there’s not much we can do.”
B.C.’s ‘massive error’ part of web of inaction that could have saved boy: advocate
An 11-year-old Indigenous boy who died after being tortured by the extended family members approved…
Convicted of defrauding Indigenous youth, B.C. social worker earns full parole
A convicted fraudster who stole thousands of dollars from vulnerable Indigenous youth has been granted…
B.C. wildfire crews battle blaze in ancient forest park with 1,000-year-old trees
The Ancient Forest or Chun T’oh Whudujut Park is about 115 km east of Prince George in the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation.
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‘Pivotal moment’: Trudeau and Tsilhqotʼin nation celebrate anniversary of land ruling
Chief Joe Alphonse of the Tsilhqot’in First Nation says the 2014 court ruling that resulted…
First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is working with 17 First Nations in British…
