Drug crisis still plagues First Nations people
According to the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Indigenous Peoples died at six times the rate compared to non-First Nations people in 2023.
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by Admin | Mar 20, 2024
According to the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Indigenous Peoples died at six times the rate compared to non-First Nations people in 2023.
by Admin | Mar 13, 2024
The Métis sash is a key part of Métis traditional dress. It has bright colours and can incorporate beads and other embellishments. Like ribbon skirts, the sash is sometimes available in different Indigenous clothing stores.
by Admin | Mar 12, 2024
Kim Beaudin, national vice-chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), attended the final inquest of Myles Sanderson last week, but unfortunately he felt unheard.
by Admin | Mar 6, 2024
After attending many court cases, Kim Beaudin, national vice chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), speaks out about Corrections Service Canada (CSC).
by Admin | Feb 11, 2024
They say when you appreciate the little moments in life, you feel more connected with others. That’s how Sandy Ward feels, an Indigenous snowboarder who empowers others through her talent.
by Admin | Feb 9, 2024
Most businesses often start with a product, but Ktunaxa’s 2024 Business Showcase begins with a story.
by Admin | Jan 27, 2024
A single piece of clothing can tell an important story about survival, strength, resilience and identity. Just ask any Indigenous person in Canada who celebrated National Ribbon Skirt Day on January 4.
by Admin | Jan 23, 2024
A book that was launched in Invermere Public Library last year is being heralded as a celebratory look at the Ktunaxa people and their historically-unique culture.
by Admin | Jan 17, 2024
As 2023 ended with a bang, so did the Ktunaxa language class.
by Admin | Dec 18, 2023
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is celebrating another win for Indigenous entrepreneurs.
by Admin | Dec 18, 2023
The BC Achievement Foundation has announced the 2024 Call for Nominations for the BC Reconciliation Award.
by Admin | Dec 17, 2023
Last month Ktunaxa First Nation responded to Taranis Resources Inc’s lawsuit regarding the Thor copper project near Trout Lake in Ktunaxa’s traditional territory northeast of Nakusp.
by Admin | Dec 11, 2023
A recent meeting of the Columbia Valley Métis Association (CVMA) demonstrated the importance of the sash to their culture and what that meant for new citizens.
by Admin | Dec 6, 2023
This year four junior hockey players from Golden Rockets are wearing orange jerseys with their Indigenous names on the back.
by Admin | Nov 28, 2023
As a younger person, I had noticed that there was a definite difference in the way the women of our two communities dressed, the Columbia Lake and the Shuswap Reserves.
by Admin | Nov 28, 2023
Indigenous educator Bonnie Harvey has received the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) 2023 Award of Excellence for environmental education.
by Admin | Nov 27, 2023
On November 3, the provincial and federal governments and the First Nations Leadership Council reached an agreement of $1 billion funding for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives in B.C.
by Admin | Nov 20, 2023
On October 19, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) released a report regarding Indigenous businesses, with a focus on exporters — including the challenges they face and the potential success they can achieve in the future.
by Admin | Nov 20, 2023
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) has released information on Correctional Service Canada (CSC) and how it continues to fail Indigenous Peoples.
by Admin | Nov 12, 2023
Every 24th of October, The Ktunaxa celebrate their language. The Ktunaxa language is one of the most unique languages in the world — it is isolated, meaning it’s a language that has no genetic relationship with another language.