Increase wolf cull, pen pregnant cows to save endangered caribou: study (March11, 2019)
An extensive study of caribou herds across British Columbia and Alberta has found a way to reverse the long steady decline of an endangered species -- kill more wolves and moose and pen pregnant cows. A female wolf, left, and male wolf roam the tundra near The...
Minister Donaldson, West Moberly and Saulteau chiefs talk draft caribou agreement (March21,2019)
Southern Mountain Caribou. Photograph By NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA The provincial government announced a draft agreement today between B.C., Ottawa, and the West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations to protect caribou habitat in the South Peace. Minister of Forests,...
Caribou recovery plan proposes resource development closures in critical habitat (March 21,2019)
A draft agreement between B.C., Ottawa, and two Treaty 8 First Nations proposes interim moratoriums and changes to resource development practices in critical caribou habitat to help recover three dwindling herds in the South Peace. The Ministry of Forests, Lands,...
Draft agreements reached in B.C. to protect caribou, long-term plan in works (March 21,2019)
VANCOUVER — An agreement has been reached between the federal, provincial and two First Nations to offer temporary protection to the central caribou population in British Columbia while a long-term plan is developed. The agreement between B.C., Ottawa, the West...
The future development of the Tse’K’wa caves in Charlie Lake (Feb 13th, 2019)
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – A rezoning application has been submitted to the Peace River Regional District to restore and protect the previously known Charlie Lake Caves, now Tse’K’wa land, by establishing an Indigenous cultural museum. Gary Oker, President of Tse’K’wa...
Government of Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in British Columbia (Jan 29th, 2019)
A changing climate is among the great global challenges of our time. The Government of Canada recognizes the significant impacts of climate change and continues to support research on adaptation and climate resilience. Paul Lefebvre, Parliamentary Secretary to the...
BC First Nations Forestry Council Hosts Career Fairs to Increase Indigenous Forestry Opportunities (Feb 11th, 2019)
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 11, 2019 – The BC First Nations Forestry Council (FNFC) is organizing three career fair events, the 2019 BC Forestry Career Fairs, scheduled to be held in Nanaimo, Kamloops and North Vancouver. The 2019 BC Forestry Career Fairs are held...
Canada and the Native Women’s Association of Canada Sign Accord (Feb 1st, 2019)
News release February 1, 2019 — Ottawa, Ontario — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Francyne Joe, President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), and the...
Most First Nations in northern B.C. support LNG pipeline (Jan 8th, 2019)
First Nations LNG Alliance says at least 20 First Nations have signed agreements with LNG Canada Despite the headline-grabbing news coming from the Gitdumt’en anti-pipeline site, most First Nations living near the LNG pipeline route support the project. At least 20...