“First Nations can build strong, resilient economies and improve our people's quality of life by exercising their treaty rights and Aboriginal title.”
- Shawn Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
News
Largest Sockeye Run In Almost a Century
Sockeye are exepected to swim up the Fraser River this year creating the largest run since 1913
Cohen Commission Public Inquiry
Cohen Commission goes to Campbell River, Wednesday, August 25 at 6:30pm, to ask the community what they think is relevent for a mandate involving Sockeye.
KFN Asks for Minister's Help
KFN wants help from Minister John Duncan to resolve the access issue at the Goose Spit
KFN Challenges Gas 'n' Go
KFN has put to action a legal campaign to stop the Gas 'n' Go being built on the Dyke
Trilogy Signs with KFN
Trilogy signs a benefit agreement with KFN in a witnessing ceremony
KFN Supports Minister John Duncan
KFN treaty team is excited to work with Minister of Indian Affairs, John Duncan
Positive Outlooks for new Minister of Indian Affairs
Many positive remarks are being said about John Duncan as the new Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs
Indian Affairs Has a New Minister
MP John Duncan replaces Chuck Strahl as the Minister of Indian Affairs
BC Signs a Mining Deal With Kamloops First Nations
BC and 2 Kamloops First Nation Bands sign a deal to share tax revenues from the New Afton mine.
Treaties Are Here to Stay
If the Indian Act is brought to an end, treaties will continue to stay in effect
Fight For the Goose Spit Continues
A-channel news interviews Melissa Quocksister on the issue of access to reserve land on the Goose Spit.
Pentlach Seafood seals deal with Thrifty Foods
The world is our oyster
Under blue skies on July 22, 2010, a crowd gathered outside Thrifty Foods in Courtenay to celebrate the Pentlatch Seafoods Ltd exclusive deal with the chain of grocery stores.
Richard Hardy and Krissy Brown were preparing to share samples of Komo Gway baked oysters and steamed clams with the crowd while the Kumugwe Dancers were preparing to share part of the K’ómoks culture. Thrifty Food manager Rick Gaiga opened the celebration by saying that Thrifty Foods is very happy to be supporting local, sustainable food.
The dancers performed a variety of dances to a delighted crowd, braving the hot parking lot pavement on their bare dancing feet. The hoylikila?? dance looked especially beautiful sending eagle down blowing through downtown Courtenay in the summer breeze.
For the ba?k?wa?s dance, Andy Everson cautioned the thrilled crowd not to eat the old man’s slugs. Andy also told the crowd that Komo Gway means “wealth” and that the Kumugwe Dancers are proud to share a name with the seafood company.
After a cheerful applause for the dancers, the crowd, happy as clams, lined up to sample delicious Komo Gway seafood that was set outside the doors of Thrifty Foods.
An End to the Indian Act?
AFN Shawn Atleo talks in Winnipeg about the Indian Act that could be put to an end in 2 to 5 years.
Pentlatch Partners with Thrifty Foods
Pentlatch Seafood expands business by making an exclusive deal with Thrifty Foods.
What Land the KFN Hopes to Own
A few of the key land lots KFN has proposed to own if the treaty goes through.
KFN, The Second Largest Landowner?
KFN could become second largest landowner in the Comox Valley if there is a treaty settlement.
More Housing on the Horizon for Tsawwassen First Nation
Tsawwassen plans on expanding their development to single and multi-family house lots.
DFO Refuses Rights of the Tseshaht First Nation
Tseshaht First Nation are holding their ground as DFO denies that TFN has any fishing rights although B.C. Supreme Court has confirmed that TFN can exercise that right.
Tsawwassen First Nation Open For Business
Tsawwassen First Nations have put in a proposal for an "Enterprise" zoning development and bring their treaty settlement land to a full swing.
B.C.'s Minister of Aboriginal Relations Helping KFN Move Forward
B.C's Minister of Aboriginal Relations, George Abbott, is helping negotiators help the KFN resolve the Goose Spit issue.
Sliammon Completes Treaty Negotiations
Sliammon prepares to vote on the treaty negotiations that have just been finalized with B.C. and Canada. Plus there are many useful stories of other First Nations in B.C. who have gone or going through the Treaty Process just as KFN is, who talk about life post-treaty or Capacity Building in their communities.
KFN Burial Site Unearthed.
KFN member, Mary Everson, tells of our ancestors bones being unearthed from the firing range at DND back in the 50's.
K'omoks First Nation Denied Access to Reserve
The members of the K'omoks First Nation determined to take back the Goose Spit.
The Fight for Wild Salmon
B.C. Coast First Nations are fighting to keep what is left of the wild salmon alive and keep farmed salmon under better control.
Moratorium for B.C. Coast Oil Tankers
B.C.'s beautiful coast line is safe for now as Canada puts a hold on the controversial oil tankers.
History Told Through Clam Beds
Nanaimo Nations are uncovering clam beds dating back over 1000 years.
Steven Point to Sing at Cermony
Steven Point set to sing at the ceremony at the Songees Bighouse for he Salish Sea.
KFN Members Raise the Roof
Members of the KFN come together to replace the Big House roof.
No Change for Stanley Park
Stanley Park will remain as 'Stanley Park' as many complain that this park is for a "collective cultural heritage" that is for everyone, not just First Nations.
Decision on Sockeye Coming Soon
Fraser River sockeye fishery meets to discuss "sockeye fishery meets the standards of a 'sustainably managed fishery'”
Controversy Over Stanley Park Name
Will Stanley Park be re-named?
K'omoks First Nation(KFN) Could become Second Largest Landowner in the Valley
KFN expects to be the second largest land owner in the Comox Valley
B.C. First Nations Plan to Become a Part of the Gaming Authority
B.C. First Nations are demanding to be a part of the B.C. gaming authority.
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People
Will Canada, U.S.A., Australia and New Zealand join this declaration
First Nations Join the Real Estate Game
Legislation passed to allow First Nations to benefit economically from real estate on reserves
Sliammon Preserving History
Sliammon First Nation works with the City of Powell River to preserve history and build a better future.
More Blockades for HST Exemption?
HST exemption won't come into effect until September
Sliammon Completion of Treaty Negotiations
Treaty negotiations now complete for the Sliammon First Nation
Give First Nations Power to Help Themselves
Squamish try to get into the development game.
Cohen Commission Decline of Sockeye
Cohen Commission decline of sockeye in Fraser River
Protocol Signing
Protocol signing between KFN and local governments
Update on Regional Growth Strategy
Update on Regional Growth Strategy
Appeal on Gas'n'Go
Appeal for Gas'n'Go on the Dyke Rd
National Chief Shawn Atleo says significant changes are needed
National Chief of Assembly of First Nations says there's still work to be done
No Sockeye in the Skeena
DFO announced that the quota in the Skeena River will be zero until further notice
William Shatner Joins Campaign to Save BC Salmon
Shatner joins cause to save BC salmon
Proposed Law to Allow Private Property on Reserve
Proposed Law to Allow Private Property on Reserves
$145M Land Settlement Ontario
Ontario Band settles land claims for $145 milllion
HST Exemption?
Will First Nations be exempt from HST?
Protecting Stalks for Salmon Recovery
Study of Alaskan sockeye
BC's Official Fish
A plan to make salmon BC's official fish
HST Tax Facts
Wondering what the facts are for the new HTS tax? Check out what the province has to say.
Nisga'a Celebrates 10 Years in Treaty
Nisga’a Nation celebrates a decade of self-government.
Quadra Land Claims
Cape Mudge band vows to reclaim lighthouse and Rebecca Spit lands.
