First Nations
Historic release of sockeye salmon fry in Okanagan Lake symbolizes a long journey
OKANAGAN – A ceremonial release of thousands of sockeye salmon fry at Six Mile Creek…
Richard Wagamese to speak on First Nations reconciliation at upcoming Kamloops event
KAMLOOPS – Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed its five-year mandate, the focus of…
First Nations to hold press conference, ground search for missing Enderby woman Caitlin Potts
ENDERBY – First Nations officials are stepping up efforts to find a young woman who…
First Nations actors needed for movie set to film in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – First Nations actors are being sought for a film adaptation of a novel…
UPDATE: Money stolen by Enderby gas station manager caused ‘schism’ in Splatsin community: Crown
GAS STATION MANAGER SENTENCED TO HOUSE ARREST AFTER STEALING BAND FUNDS VERNON – The defence…
Mary Thomas recordings help keep the Secwepemc culture alive
SALMON ARM – In a generation where knowledge about historic languages and cultures can fade…
Splatsin advance legal, political fight for jurisdiction over children in care
ENDERBY – The Splatsin First Nation is pressing on with a lawsuit against the B.C.…
Indigenous climate change conference in Kamloops attracts notable attendee
KAMLOOPS – Indigenous issues and climate change will be at the forefront of a discussion…
TRU law professors hoping to educate, discuss territorial governance at conference
KAMLOOPS – Two law faculty members at Thompson Rivers University are looking to bring scholars…
Removing military explosives from Okanagan band land ‘not as simple as putting money at it’: DND
VERNON – The Department of National Defence is responding to criticism from a local First…
Fight over Jacko Lake near Kamloops continues
KAMLOOPS – Just a few days after the province announced it would continue to fight…
Why a private developer got $11M to remove bombs while the Okanagan Indian Band is still waiting
‘THE RICH GET RICHER AND THE FIRST NATIONS ARE LEFT IN THE AVENUES LAID OUT…
AJAX MINE: Tailings storage, First Nations and other delays
KAMLOOPS – The environmental application is finally submitted and now the reading, reviews and scrutinizing…
Province fighting First Nations’ land title claim on Jacko Lake
KAMLOOPS – As KGHM Ajax Mining prepares to submit its application on Monday, the province…
Missing and murdered indigenous women, girls to be recognized, honoured in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - In recognition of missing and murdered aboriginal women and girls, the B.C. Native Womens' Association plans to host a red ribbon awareness campaign later this month. On Jan. 15, the association will host a brief ceremony to tie the first red ribbon, followed by a song and prayer. A location for the 10:15 a.m....