Chippewas of the Thames to build 150-bed addiction and mental health treatment centre | CBC News

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is building a new 150-bed addiction and mental health treatment centre that will blend both Indigenous and Western practices to treat upwards of 900 people per yea...

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Concerns brew that Etsy fur ban could impact Indigenous artisans | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

A First Nations chief in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling on the popular online marketplace Etsy to reverse an upcoming ban on the sale of natural fur products on its site. The ban, scheduled to c...

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Tsleil-Waututh Nation sees early success after finishing shoreline restoration project

Plants and animals are returning to the shoreline following a $10-million project to protect against erosion.

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Blueberry River First Nations aims to restore land through native plant orchard | CBC News

Blueberry River First Nations in B.C. says its new native plant orchard will help restoration efforts on land ravaged by industry and wildfires, while creating economic and cultural opportunities for ...

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How Lax Kw'alaams First Nation is Combining Indigenous Knowledge and AI to Support Salmon Conservation - Techcouver.com

Techcouver is an online publication providing real-time reporting and analysis of emerging technology news in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.

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From the 2010 Olympics to the World Cup, Vancouver has pioneered Indigenous inclusion

Vancouver’s goal was to ensure that the First Nations were at the table in the planning process for the World Cup, and ultimately provide a platform that brings awareness to the city’s Indigenous comm...

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Roy Erasmus: Wiiliideh Avenue — a true act of reconciliation - Yellowknifer

On June 20, I was at the ceremony to rename Franklin Avenue to Wiiliideh Avenue.

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Canadian 'Little House on the Prairie' actors talk Indigenous representation in Netflix retelling

Actors in Netflix’s upcoming “Little House on the Prairie” series say the latest adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series was intentional about portraying its Indigenous characters with depth ...

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Welcome to Secwepemcúl’ecw: New welcome sign unveiled in Williams Lake - Williams Lake Tribune

The carved sign is located outside the Williams Lake Tourism Discovery Centre

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Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together returns Canada Day

Folks can support local businesses and artists, all while celebrating Squamish’s cultural roots downtown this Canada Day.

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Swiss collector eager to sell his collection of Indigenous artifacts back to communities | CBC News

A Swiss collector who has amassed thousands of Indigenous artifacts says he is eager to have his collection repatriated back to the communities it has come from.

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Indigenous People represent off the pitch at the World Cup - ICT

Across the United States, Mexico and Canada, Indigenous people in host cities are taking part in World Cup festivities

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Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Big House opens in a moment more than 60 years in the making | CBC News

The opening takes place more than 60 years after the two tribes, who are part of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw peoples, were amalgamated and relocated to the Tsulquate reserve on northern Vancouver Island from ...

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'A dream come true for all of us': Hundreds turn out for grand opening of urban reserve in Fort St. John | CBC News

The first urban reserve in northeastern B.C. is now officially open in Fort St. John. It allows the Doig River First Nation to generate income by running businesses in the space while paying the city ...

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Spotlighting Traditional Culture, Language at the World Cup

The Puyallup Tribe is helping shape the tournament’s legacy through the celebration of culture, language, and environmental stewardship.

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First Nations hope partnership with FIFA will enrich 2026 World Cup

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‘Our culture being represented’: Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations gear up for FIFA World Cup

Days before the first kickoff in Vancouver, the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations share what they’ve been planning and designing for FIFA. Leaders say event involvement has been a step towards inter...

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City releases UNDRIP Annual Report highlighting progress and ongoing responsibilities

Today, the City of Vancouver released its 2025–2026 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Task Force Annual Report.

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Mary Simon says serving as Governor General was the 'honour of a lifetime'

It was the "honour of a lifetime" to serve as the representative of the Crown in Canada for the past five years, outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said in a speech to parliamentarians on Wednesday.

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B.C. attorney general, lawyers for Cowichan Nation welcome Supreme Court decision to not hear N.B. case | CBC News

Both B.C.'s attorney general and lawyers for the Cowichan (Quw'utsun) Nation are welcoming the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to not hear a case out of New Brunswick that weighed in on Aboriginal ...

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Canada's Building Trades Unions Launch Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan to Advance Opportunity, Partnership, and Accountability Across the Skilled Trades

/CNW/ - Today, Canada's Building Trades Unions (CBTU) announced the release of its Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), a national, structured...

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New Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language school opens in Squamish Valley

Squamish Nation is taking big steps to revitalize their language on their home territory, paving the way for a 'new normal.'

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‘Shocking and reprehensible’: Squamish Nation warns Britannia Beach residents about fake eviction letter

The Squamish Nation has condemned what it calls a damaging hoax after fake letters surfaced in Britannia Beach purporting to reclaim jurisdiction and order residents off their property.

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11th annual Walk for Reconciliation starts in Fort Langley - Langley Advance Times

Walk scheduled over three days and culminates in Mission

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Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in British Columbia mineral claims case

OTTAWA — British Columbia's Attorney General said her government may still bring forward legislation to amend key parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, even as the Supreme ...

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The return of B.C. First Nations’ territory: Despite recent gains, less than 1 per cent is in their hands

All 25 First Nations have filed claims to assert Aboriginal title to lands, but none have launched court actions specifically for privately held land

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Much-loved mural of Indigenous woman defaced on Red Dress Day set to be restored - Cloverdale Reporter

‘When incidents like this happen, we come together,’ says Skowkale Chief after mural vandalized

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'More than just a building — it’s an opportunity': First Nations Technical Institute welcomes new aviation funding

Students at First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) in Tyendinaga say a new provincial investment in their aviation program will finally close a gap they’ve been working through for years.

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