Calls for a moratorium on old growth logging could go against constitutional rights, warns the Huu-ay-aht, as they weight the need to retain forests for future generations against the immediate task of bringing more of their people out of poverty.
As part of the Maa-nulth treaty, the Nuu-chah-nulth nation is stressing its right to be considered in any decisions to halt old growth logging in its territory.
In a move to better incorporate First Nations culture at the Wickaninnish Community School in Tofino, 13 food murals have been hung around the facility’s garden displaying the Nuu-chah-nulth words of various plants and animals.
Spearheaded by Paula Robertson, Tofino Community Food Initiative school garden lead, the project was born out of a desire to celebrate the Indigenous plants around Tofino.
After hearing eight days of testimony, the coroner’s inquest into the 2016 death of Jocelyn George concluded that there are critical gaps in supports to Indigenous youth in the system.
George was 18 years old when she was placed in police cells on June 23, 2016. She had been under the influence of drugs and was unable to care for herself.
British Columbia will be lifting many of its COVID-19 restrictions on July 1 as the province moves into stepp three of its restart plan.
After the longest public health emergency in Canadian history, Premier John Horgan announced on Tuesday that he believes it’s safe to take the next step.
“That means we can go and cheer for our kids at the soccer game in the arena – in the gymnasium, we can go to a friend's place for dinner, we can plan that wedding, we can go to the theatre, we can go to a concert, we can engage again,” he said.
Excitement was in the air as Ahousaht’s graduating class of 2021 prepared for the first indoor celebration since the pandemic struck more than a year ago.
The Commencement Ceremony took place on the school track, allowing more people to enjoy the celebration in the larger, outdoor space.
Each graduate was escorted from the high school, past the crowd, to their seats.
The acting principal, Ali Herron, congratulated the class of 2021 before thanking parents and school staff for their unwavering support of the graduates.
Due to the record-breaking temperatures sweeping British Columbia, the Pacheedaht First Nation have issued a statement calling for protestors to vacate the Fairy Creek area with the increased risk of wildfires.
Several Nuu-chah-nulth nations have been awarded with major funding from the Province of BC to help with suffering tourism sectors that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It has only been eight months since the tragic loss of their only son, but a Tseshaht couple has found a way to cope: by inviting guests to their newly opened bed and breakfast beside the river.
Don and Linda Pelech were given a beautiful piece of property on the edge of Somass River by her grandfather in the late 1980s. They bought a 1978 single-wide trailer for $5,000 which would serve as their home until Don could build their new home.
“It was the best $5,000 we ever spent,” he said.
On June 26 dozens of people – most wearing orange shorts in recognition of residential school survivors and victims – progressed from the RCMP detachment to Maffeo Sutton Park at Nanaimo’s waterfront. The Indigenous dance group Butterflies in Spirit held a performance, followed by speakers addressing the disappearance of Lisa Marie Young 19 years ago.
West coast residents and visitors alike are advised to “proceed with caution” while using a 25-kilometre multi-use pathway, part of which is still under construction through Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
The $51-million ʔapsčiik t̓ašii (pronounced ups-cheek ta-shee), located within the hahuuli of Tla-o-qui-aht and YuułuɁiłɁatḥ First Nations, is scheduled for official opening in spring 2022, but Parks Canada announced a partial or “conditional opening,” June 21 on National Aboriginal Day.