Stephen Hume: B.C. watersheds at risk, according to World Wildlife Fund report
Three of British Columbia’s four major watersheds are at high or moderate risk from the threats posed by climate change and fragmenting wildlife habitat, according to a new national report from the well-regarded World Wildlife Fund. It says the Fraser, B.C.’s largest...
Permits to start construction on $8.8-billion Site C power dam issued by B.C.
The B.C. Ministry of Forests announced this afternoon it has issued permits authorizing construction of the controversial $8.8-billion Site C hydro-electric project in northeast B.C. The province issued 24 authorizations with conditions under the Land Act, Forest Act,...
Treaty 8 First Nations-Yoga on the Halfway River Bridge
June 21st, 2015 Treaty 8 Leaders have fun doing yoga on the Halfway River Bridge.
Treaty 8 First Nations sign deals on pipeline projects
Two Treaty 8 First Nations have signed project agreements with the province and TransCanada Corporation over construction of two proposed pipelines for northeast BC. Both the province and TransCanada announced Monday deals had been struck with Doig River and Halfway...
Does Gas Extraction in our territory have potential health and safety risks?
Health and safety concerns related to gas development will be different in each community because there are different risks related to pipelines, construction, and extraction (“fracking”).
How do we protect our land and resources
Together, our Nations are part of the Treaty 8 Tribal Association. Strong leadership with a unified approach ensures the protection of our traditional territory.
News Update: Clark Intervenes in BC Hydro Site C Labour Dispute
The B.C. and Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council filed a lawsuit against BC Hydro on Monday, which claims conditions BC Hydro is imposing on companies bidding for work on the $8.8 billion project would prevent unions from organizing non-union...
News Update: Blueberry River First Nations Suing Province for Treaty 8 Breach
The Blueberry River First Nations has just launched a lawsuit against the province of British Columbia, alleging its treaty rights have been violated by decades of development — a legal challenge that could affect the province's planned Site C hydroelectric dam...
“Festering Controversy” Finally Gets its Day in Court
VICTORIA, BC — On Tuesday October 14, 2014, five First Nations from northeastern BC will finally have their day in court at the Victoria Courthouse. Nine years ago, West Moberly, Halfway, Saulteau, Prophet River and Doig River First Nations filed their claim in the...