BC Gov News

The Maa-nulth First Nations and the Government of B.C. marked the eighth anniversary of the Maa-nulth Treaty effective date with a flag ceremony at the Parliament Buildings.

Kitsumkalum First Nation and its members will share directly in the benefits of liquefied natural gas (LNG) development on B.C.’s north coast after reaching two agreements with the Province.

Gitxaala First Nation and its members will share directly in the benefits of liquefied natural gas (LNG) development on B.C.’s north coast after signing two agreements with the Province.

Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has released the following statement in celebration of National Indigenous Languages Day:

Seven Secwepemc communities and the Province have committed to collaborating on a long-term reconciliation agreement focused on implementing inherent rights, improving community well-being and advancing government-to-government relationships.

Westbank First Nation (WFN) will build a rooftop solar farm on its community school to demonstrate the viability of clean energy, supported by a $150,000 equity investment from the Province.

West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations will move ahead with a biomass conversion project to make the Twin Sister Native Plant Nursery more energy efficient, supported by a $150,000 equity investment from the Province.

The Homalco First Nation is implementing a community energy plan to promote efficient energy consumption and savings, supported by a $140,000 equity investment from the Province.

The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is moving ahead with the redevelopment of an industrial site into a solar farm, supported by a $300,000 equity investment from the Province.

Dzawada'enuxw First Nation will construct a hydropower plant to reduce the use of diesel generators in the community and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supported by a $500,000 equity investment from the Province.