Category Archives: News
Kitselas First Nation celebrates treaty initialling
On June 24, Chief Glenn Bennett of the Kitselas First Nation, along with federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree and BC Minister of Indigenous Relations Murray Rankin, celeb...
Jul 02, 2024
Terrace RCMP Seek Public's Help in Identifying Theft Suspect
The Terrace RCMP has issued a public appeal for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft incident at a local retailer. The incident, captured on video surveillance, shows an individual ...
Jul 02, 2024
Kitimat and Haisla Nation celebrate Friendship Agreement
The District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation Council celebrated the conclusion of a two-year relationship building project with the signing of a friendship agreement June 13. Facilitated through the Comm...
Jun 28, 2024
Gitxaala Nation Signs Agreement for Great Bear Sea Conservation
In a ceremony held June 25 in Vancouver, the Gitxaala Nation, alongside federal and provincial leaders including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, celebrated the signing of the "Great Bear Sea Project Fi...
Jun 26, 2024
High-Speed Internet access for Haida Gwaii and Lach Klan Communities
Over 1,500 households in Haida Gwaii and more than 140 households in Lach Klan (Kitkatla) now enjoy high-speed internet access. The initiative, spearheaded by the Government of British Columbia's Conn...
Jun 26, 2024
Artist reveals TOAD-ally cool new mural on Ferry Island
Local artist Casey Braam has embarked on a new mural project on Fairy Island featuring amphibians. The project, commissioned by Skeena of Salmon Art Fest and Terrace Community Forest, was an open call...
Jun 25, 2024
Increased BC Family Benefit Payments
This summer, BC families will see a boost in their BC Family Benefit payments to help manage rising living costs. Premier David Eby has announced that starting mid-July, families in BC will receive in...
Jun 24, 2024
Lax Kw'alaams Raises Alarms Over Proposed Treaties on National Indigenous Peoples Day
On the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Lax Kw'alaams has issued a poignant statement expressing deep concerns over proposed treaties between the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations and...
Jun 21, 2024
GitxaaĊa Nation Opposes Signing of Modern Treaties by Canada and BC, Citing Lack of Consultation
Gitxaaa Nation has voiced strong opposition to the upcoming signing of modern treaties between Canada, British Columbia, and the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations. In a statement released today, ...
Jun 21, 2024
Expanding Access and Empowering Recovery: Northern Health's Early Psychosis Intervention Program
Northern Health has recently expanded its Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) program, bringing crucial support to communities that have often faced barriers in accessing mental health services. This e...
Jun 20, 2024