Independent MLAs support Fort Nelson First Nation in water conflict
Victoria – Independent MLAs Bob Simpson and Vicki Huntington are standing with the Fort Nelson First Nation in its call for thorough government consultation and investigation into the impact of…
Chief Speaks to Lower Mainland Media
Last week, a delegation of 12 Fort Nelson First Nation community members, including Chief Sharleen Wildeman, went to Vancouver to issue a joint press release with the Union of…
Fort Nelson First Nation Makes Its Case
“As Chief of Fort Nelson First Nation and the surrounding territory, I wish to provide the community with a better understanding of our concerns regarding long-term water withdrawal licences for…
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards:
Winnipeg – The 7th Annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards were handed out at MTS Centre in Winnipeg tonight. Television and stage star Lorne Cardinal hosted the spectacular show, which…
Is the shale gas “miracle” over-hyped?
“Shale gas will only last 10 years, and not the 100 years that many predict,” Powers says. In his upcoming book “Cold, Hungry and in the Dark: Exploding the…
Fort Nelson First Nation opposes long-term water licences for shale gas
Vancouver – Fort Nelson First Nation of northeast BC has worked with the natural gas industry and government to provide economic opportunities for it members and the entire province…
BC Extremely Concerned About Pipeline Testimony
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is extremely concerned about the answers being given by Enbridge/Northern Gateway representatives at the hearings in Prince George. “The responses from Enbridge/Northern Gateway to cross-examination…
2012 B.C. First Nations’ Art Awards announced
VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark and British Columbia Achievement Foundation Chair Keith Mitchell today announced the 2012 BC Creative Achievement Award recipients for First Nations’ Art. “We are honoured to…
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