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Musqueam street signs

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What Are Urban Reserves? - #2 of 2 First Nation Reserves

This is the second installment in our series on First Nation reserves. The first part provided some FAQs on reserves whereas this article will provide some information on urban reserves. According to the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada...

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construction workers pouring cement

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Community Engagement for Indigenous Recruitment - #1 of Community Series

Indigenous Peoples are the fastest-growing segment of the Canadian population and are an obvious target for employee recruitment. But, before you...

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Aboriginal Youth Mountain Biking Program

Every so often a shining example of recognizing an opportunity to reach out and work with an Aboriginal community for the betterment of all comes...

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bird hunter

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Can Indigenous Peoples Hunt in National Parks?

This is a commonly asked question so we did some research to find the answer and found all sorts of interesting information about the history of...

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smudge

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Aboriginal Relations – Chelsea Hotel

One of our newsletter subscribers, Rod Cunningham, brought to our attention an online ad regarding exclusive accommodation rates for the Indigenous...

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'Namgis Traditional Big House, Alert Bay, BC. Photo: David Abercombie, Flickr

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Why Do Indigenous Peoples Want Self-Government?

Perhaps a more accurate question would be, “Why do Indigenous Peoples want self-government back?” Long before European contact, Indigenous Peoples...

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Swkachàys Lodge

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Swkachàys Lodge Aboriginal Boutique Hotel

The story of how a hotel, art gallery and social housing organization established a sustainable cycle of positive social impact

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7 Things to Do Before Consulting with First Nations

Strategies for consulting with First Nations are as varied as the histories, cultures, traditions and world views of the over 600 First Nation...

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St. Michael's Residential School graffiti

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St. Michael's Indian Residential School Decommissioning Ceremony

On February 18th, 2015 survivors, honoured guests and dignitaries will come together to witness the symbolic decommission of the St. Michael's Indian...

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BC First Nations

There is common misconception that BC First Nations are all the same. When you take a look at this map of BC First Nations Language Families, that...

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