VANCOUVER - The Tsilhqot'in Nation has asked a court to stop Taseko Mines Ltd. (TSX:TKO) from doing any drilling, excavation, timber clearing, road construction and other exploratory work on its controversial Prosperity mine. The First Nations group has filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court for judicial review of the provincial approvals for the … [Read more...]
More aboriginal officers needed: First Nations leader
October 27, 2011 by
A First Nations leader, and brother of one of BC's murdered women, says the RCMP and Vancouver Police need to hire more aboriginal officers. Under cross-examination at the Oppal inquiry, Ernie Crey used humour to get his point across. He said, "you know Mr. Commissioner, I do have a few speeding tickets and parking … [Read more...]
First Nation’s Health: revolutionary
October 14, 2011 by
The President of the admits it's not clear how a new First Nations Health Authority will work on the ground because it's such a revolutionary idea. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip says the concept of separating health services has never been done in Canada and there is a lot of work to be done, "It represents somewhat of a seismic shift in there's … [Read more...]
B.C. First Nations sign historic health deal
October 13, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - First Nations in British Columbia are taking over their own health system in a first-of-its-kind partnership between aboriginals and the federal and provincial governments.The landmark legal agreement will see B.C. First Nations play a major role in planning and managing their own health programs and incorporating cultural beliefs and … [Read more...]
First Nations slam RCMP over death, beating
September 30, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - First Nations leaders are slamming the RCMP and the justice system after two recent incidents involving aboriginals in B.C., including an in-custody death and the alleged police beating of a teenaged girl.A 19-year-old man died in the Prince George Regional Remand Centre earlier this week after being transferred there shortly after his … [Read more...]
B.C. First Nations China strategy applauded
August 10, 2011 by
The B.C. First Nations Leadership Council is being applauded for a new strategy aimed at building stronger relations with China. Local First Nations say they are getting unprecedented inquiries ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
