The world's top orca experts say the presence of a massive oil terminal in Vancouver poses a real threat to the long-term survival of the Southern Resident killer whales, writes Mark Leiren-Young.
Will and Kate couldn't stop smiling as the Heiltsuk children of Bella Bella performed dances they had learned in school. Here are National Observer's top photos, in case you missed the magical moment!
If the first presidential debate could be likened to a physical fight, Hillary Clinton impaled Donald Trump's face on a stake and carved the letter "C" onto his orange forehead.
Heiltsuk First Nation member Alana Winston had sewn the buttons onto a vest that would be gifted to Prince William, and for some reason, she was worried he may not like it.