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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 1d

Often seen as a ‘nuisance’ species to be trapped and removed, stunx — beaver in nsyilxcən — may be a key to restoring wetlands and watersheds amidst deforestation and climate change.

Story by Aaron Hemens

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Across syilx territories, people are imitating beavers — and hoping for their return

Often seen as a ‘nuisance’ species to be trapped and removed, stunx — beaver in nsyilxcən — may be a key to restoring wetlands and watersheds amidst deforestation and climate change

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 5d

Police have confirmed that Achakapis (Samuel Bird) is presumed dead — and identified a specific area outside “Edmonton” where the body is believed to be.

"His soul cannot rest while his body is kept from the land and our family."

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‘He was full of spirit, promise and love’: Police confirm Samuel Bird is presumed dead as search area narrows

The 14 year old, whose spirit name is Achakapis, is believed to have been left ‘no more than 150 km’ from ‘Edmonton’ on land, as investigators reveal specified area for search

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 7d

As a child, filmmaker Joey Clift recalls being “dragged” to powwows by his insistent mother — even though he would have rather stayed home.

That experience is the inspiration behind a new animated comedic short film, 'Pow!,' that’s set to screen at VIFF on Oct. 12.

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Animated short 'Pow!' tells the story of Indigenous Youth learning to appreciate culture

The film by Cowlitz writer and comedian Joey Clift, inspired by a true story at a powwow, is set to screen at VIFF on Oct. 12 before online release later this year

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 9d

Members of Neskonlith Indian Band are becoming increasingly frustrated with their leaders, after a councillor was removed from office over alleged election fraud and two staff people were fired.

Story by Aaron Hemens.

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‘No trust,’ say Neskonlith members — as tensions climb amid firings, lawsuits

Indigenous Services confirms complaint filed, as Secwépemc community embroiled in election fraud, ‘civil conspiracy’ allegations

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 10d

In a ceremony held at the shíshálh Nation Hall, survivors were honoured with graduation certificates recognizing their life experiences as equivalent to secondary school completion.

"We see you, and we see how hard you worked"

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shíshálh Nation holds grad ceremony to recognize residential, day 'school' survivors

The event honoured the life experiences and strength of survivors, with about 50 people being presented with certificates and cedar caps: 'We see you, and we see how hard you worked'

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 12d

Two artists from different cultures have come together to create a project that tells the story of the Wolf Clan at Yuquot on Nootka Island — a place of first contact with Europeans and Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations.

Story via Ha-Shilth-Sa 🌊

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Nuu-cha-nulth, settler artists depict history of Yuquot with bentwood box camera

Carver Sanford Williams (Ahtsik-sta Qwayachiik) and photographer Ron Smid spent seven years completing the collaborative piece

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 17d

“We call them the ‘sea wolf’ because they watch the waters for us ... If something goes wrong, the first ones to be affected are the orcas.”

Story reprinted from @nationalobserver.com

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With local orcas 'in desperate condition,' Snuneywuxw is monitoring ships' noises

First Nation collecting sound data, hoping to protect at-risk southern resident killer whales from 'acoustic smog'

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 20d

y̓ilmixʷm simo Robert Louie has been recognized with the province’s highest honour for his decades of work in Indigenous governance and business.

"His lifetime of service has inspired a national movement towards Indigenous equity and reconciliation."

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y̓ilmixʷm Robert Louie honoured with Order of B.C. for lifetime of ‘bold leadership’

The WFN chief was given the insignia on Tuesday during a ceremony at Government House in ‘Victoria,’ calling the award ‘humbling and inspiring’

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 22d

In their reasons for decision, ministers said they were approving the new LNG project despite not receiving consent from nearly half of the First Nations who participated in the environmental assessment process.

Story reprinted from @thenarwhal.ca

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Province approves massive Nisg̱a’a-led LNG project on the north coast amid opposition

Environment and energy ministers greenlight Ksi Lisims despite not receiving consent from nearly half of First Nations involved in assessment

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 22d

Thirty new homes being built at a former Tla’amin village represent a homecoming for the nation, after a long journey to regain the site.

"Our ancestors used to build their houses right along the same river. It’s very special for us to go back home to the same spot.”

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New housing project at tiskʷat represents homecoming for Tla'amin Nation

'Our ancestors used to build their houses right along the same river,' says public works director. 'It's very special for us to go back home to the same spot'

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 29d

After declaring a state of emergency over the toxic drug crisis in April, the Tŝilhqot’in Nation will open a new Indigenous-led treatment facility later this year.

"Right now this is the most important battle — the toxic drug crisis, the mental health of our nation."

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‘A dire need for services’: Tŝilhqot’in Nation to open treatment facility amid toxic drug crisis

An Indigenous-focused program in partnership with Red Road Recovery is expected to begin later this year at two properties west of Williams Lake

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Sep 4

A man who had been acting as a spiritual healer has been temporarily banned from his practice, after he was convicted of assaulting a syilx woman during a session in 2022.

"He broke with our cultural protocols and misused traditions to do harm."

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Judge bans disgraced healer from practice for one year after assault of syilx woman

Complainant says healing from 2022 assault has meant ’becoming a new version of myself that is stronger, sharper, unbroken in spirit’

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Sep 2

In the film, three syilx Animal People — snk̓lip (coyote), skmxist (black bear) and mlqnups (golden eagle) — gather out on the land, where they talk amongst themselves about the changes they’ve observed over time.

Story by Aaron Hemens

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New theatre experience in sw̓iw̓s brings syilx Animal People to life

The immersive film ‘Whispers of the Trickster’ will be on display indefinitely at the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Aug 28

In a joint statement, Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua said "B.C's" decision regarding the short-term closure of Pipi7íyekw runs "directly counter to UNDRIP."

"The province’s imposed dates are a fraction of the schedule advanced by our nations."

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Nations call for longer closure of park to assess damage: ‘It’s time for Pipi7íyekw to rest’

Líl̓wat and N’Quatqua leaders say a provincial decision on ‘Joffre Lakes Park’ highlights broader issues around respecting Indigenous rights

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Aug 22

A new exhibition at the Museum of Vancouver showcases a new way forward with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation after the long-awaited return of their cultural belongings.

Story by @dionnealyza.bsky.social

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At MOV, Tŝilhqot’in Nation tells the story of a momentous repatriation: 'We brought back history'

'Nexwenen Nataghelʔilh' celebrates the return of more than 60 artifacts, and 'sets an example' around how museums can work with Indigenous communities

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Aug 18

With court win, Quw’utsun Nation sees a ‘spiritual homecoming’ after 150 years
After landmark ruling grants ‘Vancouver Island’ First Nations title to Tl’uqtinus summer village and nearby fishing rights, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm see it as a ‘disheartening’ betrayal

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With court win, Quw’utsun Nation sees a ‘spiritual homecoming’ after 150 years

After landmark ruling grants ‘Vancouver Island’ First Nations title to Tl'uqtinus summer village and nearby fishing rights, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm see it as a ‘disheartening’ betrayal

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Aug 17

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In divisive political times, we need each other more than ever

Despite an imaginary line dividing us, 'Canadians' and 'Americans' are part of one human family — and we have more in common than we do differences

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Aug 17

In divisive political times, we need each other more than ever
Despite an imaginary line dividing us, ‘Canadians’ and ‘Americans’ are part of one human family — and we have more in common than we do differences

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Aug 9

At Penticton Indian Band, researchers work to find remedy for bighorn sheep disease
The Okanagan population of yilíkʷlxkn has been depleted by up to 70 per cent by mange over two decades — a year-long project aims to find a drug to treat it

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At Penticton Indian Band, researchers work to find remedy for bighorn sheep disease

The Okanagan population of yilíkʷlxkn has been depleted by up to 70 per cent by mange over two decades — a year-long project aims to find a drug to treat it

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Aug 7

B.C. Supreme Court dismisses Xatśūll First Nation’s challenge to Mount Polley mine expansion

The Secwépemc community was trying to stop the company from increasing the height of its tailings storage dam, which collapsed in 2014

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B.C. Supreme Court dismisses Xatśūll First Nation's challenge to Mount Polley mine expansion

The Secwépemc community was trying to stop the company from increasing the height of its tailings storage dam, which collapsed in 2014

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Jul 29

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Jul 29

In Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, legal challenge fails to stop contentious floatel — but affirms women’s rights

Court rejects judicial review challenge by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elder and Youth. But as Woodfibre LNG applies for a second cruise-ship work camp, fears of gender-based violence remain high

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Legal challenge fails to stop contentious Sḵwx̱wú7mesh floatel — but affirms women’s rights

Court rejects judicial review challenge by Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elder and Youth. But as Woodfibre applies for a second cruise-ship work camp, fears of gender-based violence remain high

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Jul 26

Kwakwaka’wakw artist Ernest Puglas explains how carving saved his life: ‘This is powerful’

As a new welcome pole is raised on Klahoose, Homalco and Tla’amin territories, its maker describes how, through art, ‘I have recreated myself’

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Kwakwaka'wakw artist Ernest Puglas explains how carving saved his life: 'This is powerful'

As a new welcome pole is raised on Klahoose, Homalco and Tla’amin territories, its maker describes how, through art, 'I have recreated myself'

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Jul 24

‘Please only take what you need’: ONA warns of low sockeye returns, asks fishers to limit catch

sc̓win are being blocked and put at risk by warm river conditions, says fisheries manager, causing concern of a ‘catastrophic loss’ of the salmon run

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‘Please only take what you need’: ONA warns of low sockeye returns, asks fishers to limit catch

sc̓win are being blocked and put at risk by warm river conditions, says fisheries manager, causing concern of a ‘catastrophic loss’ of the salmon run

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Jul 22

Anti-TMX land defenders’ appeal dismissed, court finds judge ‘did not err’ in trial

The province’s highest court has denied a retrial for three people who opposed the pipeline’s development in Secwépemcúl’ecw

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Anti-TMX land defenders’ appeal dismissed, court finds judge ‘did not err’ in trial

The province’s highest court has denied a retrial for three people who opposed the pipeline’s development in Secwépemcúl’ecw

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