Contrary to popular belief, Chief Joseph was not a war chief. He was a community chief. This statement reminds us that he understood that a community is a combination of innovative individuals and their willing commitment to community responsibilities.

Recently released security footage reveals the final hours of Clay Willey, a man who died nine years ago after being arrested, hog-tied and Tasered by police in Prince George, B.C.

A long-time Downtown Eastside activist who tried for many years to raise the alarm about a serial killer preying on sex-trade workers in her neighbourhood may choose not to testify at the B.C. missing women’s inquiry.

The stories seem to come straight from a seedy TV cop drama.

“Cowboy” drug cops out for glory. Tunnel vision detectives hiding information from colleagues. Investigations hindered by cops who can’t stand one another.

A MAN well-known in his community and for standing up for Gitxsan treaty rights was killed in an industrial accident this week.

Arthur Loring, 56, from Gitwangak, died when a tree struck him while he was falling trees 60km up the Copper Forest Service Road east of Terrace Jan. 30.

Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline is getting more friction from B.C.’s coastal First Nation communities as the Gitga’at First Nation is holding a concert to protest the pipeline and subsequent tanker traffic, saying it poses a threat to their livelihood and way of life.

Treating impoverished First Nations patients is a surprisingly lucrative enterprise for the country’s dentists, with the six highest-billing practitioners receiving more than $1-million a year from Health Canada, according to government figures the National Post obtained.

Prince George, B.C. - The BC Civil Liberties Association has posted two video clips to the internet, showing Clay Alvin Willey's treatment while in-custody at the Prince George RCMP cell block.

A new report says the Northern Gateway pipeline would boost crude oil prices $2 to $3 per barrel annually over the next 30 years, causing significant damage to consumers, businesses and the Canadian economy.

Kinder Morgan, the company with the only existing oil pipeline to the B.C. Coast, says it expects to make a decision on doubling the capacity of its Edmonton-Vancouver line this spring.

The proposal has the potential to deliver almost as much Alberta oil to offshore markets as Enbridge's Northern Gate-way project.

Two Vancouver cops involved in the missing women investigation made their office unlivable by recounting racist tales, such as dumping flour over the head of a Vietnamese man and joking that “now, you’re white,” the Pickton inquiry has heard.

The federal and Alberta governments will announce a new joint oil-sands monitoring strategy on Friday, one they say will be led by scientists but remain - for now - under the direction of government.

First Nations Alliance 4 Land Management
Provincial Forum


First Nations, Industry & Government: Exploring Best Practices in Negotiating Business Partnerships, Revenue Sharing and Benefit Agreements in British Columbia

March 8 & 9, 2012

3rd Annual First Nations Renewable Energy Forum events.linkedin.com
Who: First Nations community leaders,aboriginal youth and students,Renewable Energy Industry, Government and Academia Feb 15th - Cultural Feast and Celebration with Art Napoleon Feb 16th - Protecting our lands and the environment panel, Climate Change Adaptation programs,and projects

Please join us for food & refreshments at the Hall after  the burial. Frog Clan Potlatch to follow.

Whether you’re Aboriginal or not, we all know that an education after high school can open doors and help build a brighter future for any child. However, post-secondary education isn’t a reality for many of BC’s Aboriginal students. For those that do move onto higher education and training, the funds and support often aren’t enough.

Goal

This gathering is designed to build on the quality work already being done by First Nations communities, organizations, government; and to increase awareness and enthusiasm for opportunities in the coming years.  To achieve this, we continue to share a joint commitment to mutual respect and to real progress for communities.

The North American Indigenous Peoples' Caucus (NAIPC) is an international Indigenous Peoples' preparatory meeting for the 11th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. This three-day in depth working session is designed by and for tribal nation/First Nations' leadership, community members, elders, youth, and organizations. The purpose of the NAIPC is to

On Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 from 3 – 4:30pm, Gil Lerat returns to the UBC Learning Circle to lead a workshop and discussion around the process ofrecovery and relapse. Please see attached poster for more details.

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The Fresh Outlook Foundation is hosting its 5th Building SustainAble Communities conference in Kelowna February 27th to March 1st. This year's program includes sessions and entertainment specifically designed by and for First Nations elected officials, staff and interested band members.

The World Indigenous Housing Conference will be held June 11-15, 2012, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the first international event to bring Indigenous leaders, senior politicians and policymakers, researchers and corporate heads from around the world together to learn from best practices, build a global network, and showcase Indigenous cult

PURPOSE:

The Lower Nicola Band School & Staff Invite you to attend a one-day Networking Conference. The intent is to network, share, Dialogue and engage in professional Development to support the ongoing success of Our children.

This is the 4th year that we are hosting this event.

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