Vancouver Observer’s reporting on pipeline conflict inspires stage production
“How are we meant to live in a way that’s respectful of history and people?" asks The Pipeline Project's director Chelsea Haberlin
First Nations
'Unacceptable' that some fuel from spill can't be cleaned: First Nation chief
"Would you put that sheen on your vegetable garden?" asked Bob Chamberlin, the nation’s elected chief councillor. "They have no technology whatsoever to recover that sheen."
Clean-up underway after 1,000 litres of bio diesel spills at B.C. fish farm
The leader of a First Nation off the north coast of Vancouver Island says he’s worried about the impact a fuel spill at a nearby fish farm will have on his community’s food source.
Douglas Treaties translated into First Nations languages nearly 170 years later
In the English language, a fish is just a fish, but for the Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island, words can vary when referring to catching, preserving or cooking the animal.
Don't despair, you can save the world within your reach
We must stand in solidarity with the people in the U.S. defending civil rights, minorities and the environment, writes Jens Wieting of Sierra Club BC.
Judge sides with '60s Scoop survivors; damages now to be decided
"I feel like a great weight has been lifted from my heart," Marcia Brown Martel said in a statement.
Investigation traces flow of public money into hands of B.C. chiefs in exchange for LNG support
Revelations that Delgamuukw is among chiefs who accepted money to support LNG development without consulting all members threaten to undermine landmark court victory.
Mystery benefactor provides $380K to troubled First Nation for mental health
"We are overwhelmed with this act of generosity and cannot express how grateful we are that this donor is stepping in to help our people."
Ontario First Nations abandon request for emergency stop on TransCanada pipeline work
Two Ontario First Nations have abandoned a request for an injunction to stop work on a TransCanada pipeline on their land, but are planning to launch a broader legal challenge.
Judges should stay out of Indian residential school claims, Appeal Court rules
Judges have no general right to interfere with compensation decisions involving claims by victims of Canada’s notorious Indian residential schools, Ontario’s top court said Monday.
Five suicides in Quebec indigenous communities were avoidable: coroner's report
The coroner added that most of the victims had not wanted to die, but wanted to end their suffering.
Author Joseph Boyden apologizes for being 'too vocal' on indigenous issues
Acclaimed author Joseph Boyden released a statement Wednesday in which he apologized for being "too vocal" on many indigenous issues in Canada.
'Have to spread the message:' Jane Fonda lends ear to First Nations on oilsands
The U.S. film star and Oscar winner said she made the visit to learn about the impact of oilsands development on First Nations and to support their opposition to pipelines.
First Nations sue in stand against TransCanada northern pipeline
Two First Nations in Northern Ontario are going to court to block work on a section of TransCanada pipeline which passes through their territories.
Health Canada sending rape kits to Ontario reserves amid community pressure
Only about 60 per cent of northern Ontario communities have the kits — a vital forensic tool for investigating assaults — despite Health Canada assurances to the contrary.