Indigenous
Indigenous
Over 100 BC First Nations oppose Premier Eby’s intended amendments to DRIPA
The changes would bypass First Nations consultation on mining projects.
Indigenous
W̱SÁNEĆ Nations and Victoria Airport Authority sign collaborative friendship agreement
The airport committed to provide funding for W̱SÁNEĆ prosperity.
Community
Proposed floating heritage centre in Victoria’s Inner Harbour nears key milestone
It’ll highlight First Nations’ maritime history.
Environment
First Nations and Indigenous rights advocates oppose Premier Eby’s plans to amend DRIPA
DRIPA is meant to ensure reconciliation and progress.
Indigenous
BC’s newest political party OneBC takes hard stance against reconciliation
Premier Eby calls them “embarrassing.”
Arts
Victoria-based Indigenous artist recognized by Governor General as leader in anti-racism work
As well as a local distinction.
Indigenous
‘Healing from harms caused’: UVic acting president condemns chaotic OneBC event
Over 100 protesters showed up in orange to push back.
Indigenous
Residential school denialist plans unsanctioned speech at UVic (UPDATED)
Claiming the residential school graves are a hoax.
Environment
‘Generational, systemic’: Cowichan Tribes speak out about illegal dumping on reserve lands
And ask the federal government to stop the dumping.
Indigenous
CRD and Songhees Nation sign inter-government deal founded on mutual respect
Marking a major milestone for reconciliation.
Housing
25 new temporary shelter spaces coming to Victoria Native Friendship Centre
Bring their total number of beds to 50.