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RCMP shares security plans for expected disruptions of Trans Mountain construction
“They’re not hanging around waiting for trouble.”
Treaty walkers stall in Edmonton to elevate treaty relationship with city
Another talk is scheduled for Aug. 17 at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church in Edmonton.
Nation brings suit; says Canada negligent over drinking water
“This is unacceptable in a developed country. It’s really an issue of equality. If you can turn on the tap in Kelowna and not worry the water is safe, it should be the same in our community.” — Chief Byron Louis.
First Nations finally to get a share of the gaming pot in B.C.
“Gaming revenues is an excellent source of funding that will impact the band or community, not only the local economies, but more importantly the housing shortages, promoting health and wellness and preserving and strengthening Indigenous culture, language, heritage.” —First Nations Gaming Commissioner Robert Phillips
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Tŝilhqot’in Nation declares local emergency on fisheries and the Big Bar Slide
“Currently, DFO is not doing enough. They need to protect every fish that is returning to the Fraser River so that every chance is given for these fish to make it to their spawning grounds.” —Joe Alphonse, Tribal Chair, Tŝilhqot’in National Government
