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First Nations halt traffic on B.C. highway over ‘disrespectful’ Joffre Lakes closure

The park, known as Pipi7íyekw to the Líl̓wat Nation and N’Quatqua, will close to the public from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 to allow ...
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'Colonial decision-making': First Nations denounce B.C. park closure as too short

PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Two First Nations are denouncing British Columbia's planned month-long closure of ...

Landfill search for remains of 2 First Nations women cost $18M, fraction of original estimate: Kinew

A recent search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women murdered by a serial killer in 2022 ...
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Tribunal orders Ottawa, First Nations to resume negotiations on child welfare reforms

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is ordering parties involved in a decade-long child welfare case to work together — or ...
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Evacuation orders and alerts lifted, but Vancouver Island fire troubles First Nations

First Nations, who are still feeling the impact of the blaze and road closures, warn shortages of propane could cut water supplies.
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First Nations Oppose Possible British Columbia Oil Pipeline

The Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative, an alliance of First Nations, requested that Carney’s government uphold a 2019 ban on oil tankers off the northern coast of the province.

Deninu Kue First Nation to hold another election after committee throws out results

There will be a new election for Deninu Kue First Nation (DKFN) council after a committee threw out the July 14 election ...