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AFN leaders renew call for residential school denialism to be criminalized as hate speech

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
First Nations leaders are calling on Ottawa to make residential school denialism a criminal form of hate speech.

Eby backs off changes to DRIPA this legislative session

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said he was wrong to push changes to British Columbia’s Indigenous rights law this spring, as his government backs away from proposed legislation after reaching a new agreement with First Nations leaders.

Teegee participating in Canadian Trade Mission to Mexico

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Mexico is Canada’s third-largest single-country merchandise trading partner (after the United States and China).

Eby pushes back against calls to repeal DRIPA at Natural Resources Forum

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby defended British Columbia’s reconciliation law against calls to repeal it in a speech to the Natural Resources Forum in Prince George.

BCAFN Regional Chief seeks urgent action on 10th anniversary of Truth and Reconciliation report

Indigenous Brendan Pawliw -
The group asks Canadians to reflect on the journey over the past decade, since the release of the TRC Final Report, and the struggle to correct centuries of colonial harm and systemic discrimination.

“Many First Nations are opposed to this sort of project.”: Teegee on proposed Alberta pipeline

Indigenous Brendan Pawliw -
Teegee concluded many first nations will likely not support this project looking at different avenues to get their concerns out whether its publicly or via the court system.

Indigenous leaders issue scathing response to One B.C. leader over residential school comments

Provincial Reporter Brendan Pawliw -
The request stems from comments made by Brodie regarding residential school survivors back in March, which got her expelled from the Conservative Party of BC.

Tackling tense political waters to be a talking point during First Nations Leaders’ Gathering

Provincial Reporter Brendan Pawliw -
The two-day gathering ends tomorrow (Wednesday). 

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Teegee says 70-billion dollars is required to shore up B.C.’s Indigenous infrastructure gap

Indigenous Brendan Pawliw -
Many First Nations leaders are expressing opposition to the One Canadian Economy Act, which gives the federal government power to fast track major economic development projects that are deemed to be of national interest.

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

News Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

News Emily Joveski -
First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

News Emily Joveski -
Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

“Enough is enough,” : Terry Teegee speaks on healthcare racism allegations

News Justin Madu -
Minister of Health Adrian Dix hosted a news conference today (Friday) to address allegations of racist conduct by emergency...

“Indigenous rights are human rights,” Regional Chief passionately speaks on protests, reconciliation

News Justin Madu -
Following a chaotic day at the BC Legislature, and a speech from the Throne that addressed reconciliation, issues involving...

“The calls to action speak for themselves” : B.C. Assembly of First Nations on Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women report

News Catherine Garrett -
The B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee said the Federal Government's plan of attack for the...

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