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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 community, and made this comment “A nice example of how business can be more inclusive and welcoming...

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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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skier jumping with mountains behind

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Lheidli T'enneh are First Official First Nation Host of Canada Games

The 2015 Canada Games marks a series of firsts. It is the first time in the 48-year history of the Canada Games that a First Nation has been granted...

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Two Ojibway women from Flying Post First Nation during Treaty 9 payment ceremony at New Brunswick House, Ontario, July 1906.

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Matrimonial Real Property Act

How long do you think First Nations have been fighting against the inequitable treatment of First Nation women by federal government laws and...

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First Nation Community Engagement

Things have definitely changed when it comes to First Nation Community Engagement. The Tsilhqot’in decision has moved the bar much higher in terms of...

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First Nation Talking Stick Symbolism

In a previous article we wrote about the Talking Stick and associated protocol. Here we are going to explore some of the symbolism represented in the...

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