Tag: Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs

K’ómoks, Kitselas First Nations defend treaty bills amid calls for pause

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
Two First Nations say their treaty bills are being mischaracterized as opposition grows from neighbouring nations over unresolved land claims and calls to pause the ratification process.

Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims

Indigenous Emily Joveski -
The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.

cjat Now playing play

ckqr Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Kimesha Clarke found dead, Castlegar RCMP say

Missing Person
Police said today that her death is considered "non-criminal" and the investigation has been turned over to the BC Coroners Service.

Fruitvale to vote for mayor only

Village of Fruitvale
Tamara Pearson has withdrawn from the race for council, leaving just four other candidates, who have been acclaimed.

Castlegar Rebels won’t get extended lease for now

Castlegar Rebels
Team representatives were told last week during the final meeting of the current recreation commission that it's too late to make changes to the agreement, which is for one year with the option of two one-year renewals.

Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

Transit
West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.
- Advertisement -