To showcase Indigenous culture and student learning, School District 70, in conjunction with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Education program, held its bi-annual First Nations Spring Festival on May 16...
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Friday, May 17, 2019
A research project monitoring the movement patterns of birds, as well as their residency and habitats on Nuu-chah-nulth, lands has won a prestigious award.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Discovery of a grey whale carcass on the shore of Haida Gwaii is the latest among more than 40 reported deaths during the cetacean’s annual West Coast migration.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The succession of fishing restrictions continue this year with a recent federal announcement to protect the endangered southern resident killer whales.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Megan Muller is working hard to identify gaps in the medical system for Nuu-Chah-nulth patients.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
This week an Agreement in Principle is being heard in court to finalize a settlement for former students of Indian day schools.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Dozens of Nuu-chah-nulth women of all ages arrived at the Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Church campground for three days of self-care and fun times together May 8-10.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Cheryl Aro began to notice changes in her mother, the late Kathy Danes, when she showed up at Aro’s house one Christmas with unwrapped presents.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
A forum to collaboratively define Nuu-chah-nulth relations with Canada began with elders standing up to proclaim the importance of unity.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Midwifery is making a comeback in the province of British Columbia, and with more and more families wanting to deliver their newborns closer to home, the news that there is a licensed midwife practising in...
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Restrictions on chinook salmon fishing announced this spring have made Barkley and Nootka sounds some of the few locations where the fish can be caught by anglers on the West Coast.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Island Health and the Nuu-chah-nulth nursing program hosted a meet and greet on April 30 to introduce the NTC’s nursing team and inform the northern communities about the services they deliver and to build...
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
A recent funding announcement from the provincial government is not expected to make life any cheaper for those living on the west coast.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
A PhD candidate is expected to spend a good chunk of the coming months interviewing Nuu-chah-nulth individuals to determine what role structural racism plays in treating and preventing chronic diseases.
Monday, May 6, 2019
With marijuana now legalized, Teechukl Mental Health addictions counselor Natalie Ocean facilitated group discussions about the effects of usage at Ty-Histanis and Opitsaht on April 23 and 24.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Nuu-chah-nulth nations have furthered the understanding of culturally appropriate and respectful health care, building on a knowledge base that could provide a model for other Indigenous populations.
Friday, May 3, 2019
In July, the Uchucklesaht nation will be celebrating their first year offering their luxury artesian spring water, as well as celebrating a gold medal award.
“It definitely puts us on the map,” says...
Friday, May 3, 2019
Coming from a First Nation’s perspective of valuing family, the West Coast General Hospital has developed an All Nations Room for Aboriginal patients and their relatives.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
A Specific Claims Tribunal hearing is taking place in Ahousaht that began April 30.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Despite advancements to closed-containment fish farms on land, the industry’s mainstay will continue to be raising fish inside ocean-based net pens, says the BC Salmon Famers Association.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
An ambitious Nuu-chah-nulth plan to restore salmon ecosystems in watersheds surrounding Nootka Sound is closer to being realized with funding that allows research to get underway.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Despite the province’s rejection of a recommendation to decriminalize simple drug possession, an addiction counsellor is confident that the harm reduction strategy will gain acceptance.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Richard Atleo believes he will not be the only beneficiary when he is presented with an honorary degree from Toronto’s Ryerson University later this spring.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
A two-day forum will be held in May to determine how Nuu-chah-nulth are going to push their agenda forward in Ottawa.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg made major headway recently, in signing a contract with artist and University of Victoria Audain professor, Carey Newman, around his piece the Witness...
