Environment
Tsartlip First Nation seeks court review on declaration of national interest pipeline
The Pacific Link pipeline has been approved without their consultation.
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$1.3M donation will expand UVic’s Indigenous science programs across Vancouver Island
The donation came from a UVic graduate and their partner.
Events
5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, September 30th
Get down to the South Island Powwow!
Events
Here’s what’s happening in and around Victoria for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The South Island Powwow and more!
Events
One of Victoria’s biggest cultural events returns to Royal Athletic Park this month
The 5th annual South Island Powwow!
Indigenous
This stunning Indigenous-designed bus is now travelling around Victoria (PHOTOS)
Created in collaboration with a Songhees artist and Elder.
Arts
Vic Theatre hosting film festival to showcase Indigenous perspectives and culture
Starting next Friday!
Indigenous
Premier Eby pulls back on DRIPA amendments amid backlash from BC First Nations
After vehemently pushing for changes.
Community
South Island Powwow returns to Victoria’s Royal Athletic Park this September
For National Day of Truth and Reconciliation day.
Community
Victorians invited to free documentary screening on Indigenous food sovereignty
It takes place on Wednesday, April 1st.
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.
Indigenous
Saanich donates 48 computers to W̱SÁNEĆ ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Elementary School
As well as 60 mice and keyboards.
Indigenous
Vancouver Island’s Mount Benson North returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation
Which is over 700 hectares of land.
Indigenous
Malahat Nation and Cowichan Tribes to receive $66.7M in infrastructure loans
For housing and infrastructure projects.
Indigenous
Beloved downtown Victoria totem poles to be restored throughout the summer
In Nootka Court!
Arts
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria welcomes new Indigenous-centred exhibitions this summer
One of photography, and the other is a film.
Indigenous
BC investing in projects to thwart violence against Indigenous Peoples
Addressing violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
Indigenous
BC returns land back to Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island
For the Nations to re-establish a historic village site.
Environment
Botanical Beach closed for 24 hours to allow for Pacheedaht First Nation’s marine harvest
And reconnection with this part of their territory.
Indigenous
Here’s how to honour Red Dress Day this year in and around Victoria
There is a walk being hosted by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
Indigenous
CRD signs memorandum of understanding with Esquimalt Nation to work together
Formalizing commitments in priority areas.
Indigenous
BC First Nation files lawsuit against RCMP for failure to enforce Nation bylaws on reserve lands
Which are subordinate federal legislation.
Indigenous
16th annual Stolen Sisters Memorial March to take place in downtown Victoria this weekend
To honour those who have been lost and their families.
Community
Two Vancouver Island casinos acquired by Snuneymuxw First Nation in milestone deal
Including the View Royal location!
Indigenous
Survey shows 27% of British Columbians are residential school denialists
They think positively of residential schools.
Indigenous
YYJ to close popular observation lounge and may see new food and beverage vendors
The ‘Eagles Landing’ lounge featured Indigenous art and stories.
Indigenous
Victoria’s Inner Harbour could feature new floating pavilion dedicated to Lekwungen history
In collaboration with the Maritime Museum of BC
Events
Capital Regional District encourages everyone to attend South Island Powwow
To honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Arts
Aunty Collective celebrates Indigenous Peoples and creative practices in Rock Bay (PHOTOS)
Finding meaning in community and creativity.
Indigenous
BC returns land back to Snuneymuxw First Nation in heart of downtown Nanaimo
The parcel of land is 2.67 hectares.
Indigenous
Royal BC Museum returns elaborate carved Heiltsuk chief’s seat to First Nation
The Nation is located near Bella Bella.
Environment
BC First Nations demand apology from William Shatner and Ryan Reynolds for offensive video
And called them “rich, elite, removed, urban white men.”
Entertainment
‘It feels like we’re home today’: 25 photos of National Indigenous Peoples Day at Royal Roads
It was a day of celebrations and education! ????
Arts
Canadian telecommunications giant vows not to use AI to replicate Indigenous art
And commissioned a piece to commemorate the declaration.
Community Partnership
Change Makers Gathering Festival returns to Langford this Saturday
Honouring Indigenous knowledge and a path to understanding.
Indigenous
New primary care clinic opens in Saanich for Indigenous-identifying people
It will be able to take on 4,500 patients.
Indigenous
BC government announces first ever Reconciliation Action Plan
And five commitments to work towards this goal.
Indigenous
‘No small feat’: BC recognizes Haida Gwaii’s ownership and jurisdiction of their lands
This agreement has been in the works since 2021.
Housing
16-unit rental apartment building in Esquimalt acquired to halt redevelopment plans
To prevent the displacement of current tenants.
Indigenous
Brentwood Bay-based initiative a world leader in Indigenous language revitalization
It’s an open source database of BC First Nations’ languages.