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U.S. tribes demand a say in key B.C. economic decisions

The Sinixt Confederacy and the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission add references to the Gitxaała DRIPA win to their lawsuits

B.C. moves to implement treaty with Kitselas First Nation in northwest

Treaty includes lands, money and governing powers over 38 square kilometres of land

Eagle Plains and Xatśūll First Nation Announce Exploration Agreement

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs stands with chiefs in Victoria and calls for province to pull back on K'ómoks and Kitselas t...

The K'ómoks and Kitselas treaties are being debated in the B.C. legislature, but some nations have concerns over overlapping claims

Illustrator's Gallery: Nox Sim Gan, the Cedar Mother

The latest book in Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson's Mothers of Xsan series is The Cedar Mother, the story of Nox Sim Gan, whose life cycle spans centuries and whose roots anchor th...

B.C. First Nation wants treaty process paused or they could exercise civil disobedience

Last month, the province introduced Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, which would see more than 3,400 hectares of land become K’ómoks Treaty Land.

A new argument is being made in a B.C. courtroom this week that could have consequences across B.C….

U.S. tribes demand a say in B.C.’s economic decisions due to DRIPA | Globalnews.caA new argument is being made in a B.C. courtroom this week that could have consequences across B....

First Nations call on BC to pause treaty bills

VICTORIA, BC, April 27, 2026 /CNW/ – The Wei Wai Kum First Nation (WWK), Nine Allied Tribes (NAT), and Lax Kw’alaams Band (LKB) have stood strong in alliance calling Eby’s governme...

Opinion: It is First Nations that suffer when elected leaders spread fear

Nits’ilʔin (Chief) Otis Guichon Sr. and Nits’ilʔin Roger William: It is important to recognize the very real efforts made by the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and others to find our rightful...

First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA: ‘We will not back down’

'This is an historical moment for First Nations and we will not back down,' Robert Phillips, First Nations Summit Political Executive, said at a press conference on Friday.

British Columbia’s government has proposed suspending its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous…

newsfromstolenland:B.C. faces ‘complete opposition’ after telling First Nations of plan to suspend DRIPABritish Columbia’s government has proposed suspending its Declaration on the...

Esquimalt Nation sues Canada for Hatley Park in Victoria, claims it is excluded from new treaty

The Esquimalt Nation's 384 members are suing Canada's attorney general for treaty rights for Hatley Park, home of Royal Roads University, in a lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court,...

B.C. high court finds Aboriginal title to large chunk of Nootka Island

The decision overturns a lower-court ruling that found the Nuchatlaht First Nation had title to only a part of its claim, about 11 square kilometres.

The B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower court judge used an “arbitrary boundary” to determine a First&...

newsfromstolenland:allthecanadianpolitics:B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title on Nootka Island | Globalnews.caThe B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower co...

B.C. First Nation travels to U.K., seeks compensation 9 years after fuel spill

The First Nation wants the government to come to the table to resolve restoration and compensation for the Nathan E. Stewart oil spill, which happened 10 years ago.

A delegation from a B.C. First Nation is in the United Kingdom this week to push for full…

B.C. First Nation travels to U.K., seeks compensation 9 years after fuel spill | Globalnews.caA delegation from a B.C. First Nation is in the United Kingdom this week to push for...

Supreme Court to weigh in on B.C. DRIPA legislation for the first time

In December, the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Gitxaała and Ehattesaht First Nations, who argued that the province's mining claims system impacts Indigenous rights.

U.S. tribes demand a say in B.C.’s economic decisions due to DRIPA

This week, a judicial review is underway in Rossland Provincial Court about a magnesium mine, proposed by West High Yield Resources and the Osoyoos Indian Band.

B.C. First Nations expect DRIPA suspension legislation this week

In an open letter to B.C. MLAs, the First Nations Leadership Council said the provincial government would work to 'muster support' for the bill despite their opposition to it.

First Nations leaders in B.C. are urging B.C. NDP MLAs to reject Premier David Eby’s plan to suspend&helli...

First Nations leaders strongly oppose B.C. plan to pause DRIPA as Eby defends move ahead of confidence vote | CBC NewsFirst Nations leaders in B.C. are urging B.C. NDP MLAs to reje...

The B.C. government tabled implementation legislation on Tuesday in another step toward a fully…

B.C. tables implementation legislation after 30-year negotiation with First Nation | Globalnews.caThe B.C. government tabled implementation legislation on Tuesday in another step...