Tag Archives: tsilhqot’in
Work continues on implementing a 2014 Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding Tsilhqot'in Land Title
Provincial government representatives held a working session on May 29 to reaffirm their commitment for ongoing management of the Declared Title Area, which is being transitioned to Xeni Gwet'in and t...
Jun 02, 2020
Tŝilhqot'in, Taseko and Province work to resolve mine dispute
The Tsilhqot'in Nation and Taseko mines are working with the B.C. Government to resolve a long standing conflict. The conflict is over the proposed New Prosperity gold-cooper mine project southwest of...
Dec 20, 2019
Grand Opening for new Ts'ilhqot'in solar farm
On October 18th The Ts'ilhqot'in Nation celebrated the grand opening of its solar farm. The farm is located west of Williams Lake on what is known as Riverwest Sawmill. The solar farm is the largest o...
Oct 21, 2019
Cariboo flood relief funding deadline approaching
Time is running out for Cariboo residents affected by this summer's flooding to apply for financial help. Flooding from July 6-18 impacted a number of residents in the Cariboo Regional District. Those...
Oct 11, 2019
Tŝilhqot’in National Government issues salmon closure due to Fraser slide
The massive slide on the Fraser River has prompted drastic action by Chilcotin area First Nations. The Tilhqot'in National Government has issued a closure for salmon on a number of rivers and streams....
Sep 03, 2019
Province announces financial help for Chilcotin flooding victims
The B.C. government has announced relief for victims of this month's flooding in the Chilcotin. The province says Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available to residents impacted after torre...
Jul 17, 2019
Taseko Mines to seek injunction to perform work in Tsilhqot'in territory
After a peaceful Tsilhqot'in protest prevented them from beginning work near Williams Lake last week, Taseko Mines is looking to the courts. Taseko had planned to move in equipment to perform explorat...
Jul 08, 2019
Tsilhqot'in peaceful protest ends in success as Taseko workers turn back
A peaceful protest by Tsilhqot'in members opposed to exploratory drilling in their territories has achieved its goal, at least for now. Nation members gathered 57 kms west of Williams Lake early yeste...
Jul 03, 2019
Tsilhqot'in to hold two peaceful gatherings in opposition to Taseko beginning operations
Two peaceful rallies are being held by Tsilhqot'in Nation members today to show opposition to a mining project on their territory. Members of the Nation have long been against the Taseko Mines project...
Jul 02, 2019
Today marks fifth anniversary of historic Tsilhqot'in Decision
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the historice Tsilhqot'in decision which saw Aboriginal title and rights recognized in the Supreme Court for the first time. That decision resulted in a declaratio...
Jun 26, 2019