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Op/Ed: Investing in a first nations -China strategy by Grand Chief EDWARD JOHN and YUEN PAU WOO - Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 in the Globe and Mail |
NEWS ARTICLES:
VIDEO (courtesy of CBC): Grand Chief Edward John discusses China trade opportunities for BC First Nations…
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Premier Christy Clark's address to the June 2011 First Nations Summit Meeting, June 9, 2011 - Squamish Nation Chief Joe Mathias Centre, North Vancouver, BC |
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The Hon. Mary Polak, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation responds to questions at the June 2011 First Nations Summit Meeting, June 9, 2011 - Squamish Nation Chief Joe Mathias Centre, North Vancouver, BC |
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Adrian Dix, Leader, New Democratic Party of BC Address to the Nations Summit meeting, June 9, 2011 - Squamish Nation Chief Joe Mathias Centre, North Vancouver, BC |
Grand Chief Edward John appointed Rapporteur for the United Nations International Expert Group meeting on Indigenous Peoples and Forests in New York, NY, January 2011
United Nations Headquarters, New York, New York – Indigenous representatives from around the world are in New York from January 12-14, 2011 presenting papers on case studies of Indigenous peoples’ views on forests that include human rights, corporate responsibility, and strategies for success. This UN Expert Meeting on Indigenous Peoples a Forests was organized by the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
MORE: FNS Press Release [PDF] | Edward John Presentation [PDF]
On November 12th the Canadian government endorsed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We urge the government to move ahead with the implementation of its provisions in a principled manner that fully respects their spirit and intent.
The Declaration is more than an aspirational instrument. Governments, courts and other domestic and international institutions are increasingly relying on the Declaration to interpret Indigenous peoples’ human rights and related state obligations. It establishes minimum standards for the survival, dignity, security and well-being of Indigenous peoples. Read More… [PDF]
FNS News Release: Environment the real winner in Federal Government Decision To Reject the Prosperity Mine Proposal
FNLC News Release: First Nations Leaders Fully Support Federal Rejection of Proposed Prosperity Mine
Tsilhqot'in National Government News Release
On September 25th and 26th the Dzawada'enuxw First Nation of Kingcombe Inlet, BC suffered considerable damage due to flooding. The Kingcome River flooded its banks and caused severe devastation to the village infrastructure and homes. This was a result of the torrential downpour of rain leading up to the weekend experienced in the North Vancouver Island region.
The Dzawada'enuxw First Nation community is in need of financial support to provide assistance to community members who have been displaced from their homes.
A Kingcome Flood relief fund has been established by Dzawada'enuxw First Nation. Those wishing to make financial contributions can do so through inter-bank/credit union transfer to:
July 6th, 2010 (Chengdu, People’s Republic of China) – First Nations from Canada have further strengthened ties with China and the Qiang Minority Peoples from Beichuan, the area most devastated by the May 12, 2008 earthquake. First Nations representatives from British Columbia including Grand Chief Edward John, Dan Smith, Stan Bevan and Wilfred Bennett along with Canada’s Governor General Michaelle Jean held a traditional ceremony and delivered the gift of a totem pole.
Read the FNS Press Release [PDF, 41 kb]
Governor General of Canada's Speech [PDF, 207 kb]
June 10: News Release, First Nations Summit Elects New Executive
Newly elected First Nations Summit executive for June 2010 - June 2012. Pictured left to right; Grand Chief Edward John - Akile Ch'oh, FNS Task Group (Tl'azt'en Nation), Dan Smith - Haliakalas, FNS Task Group (Campbell River Indian Band of the Laich-Kwil-Tach Nation), Chief Douglas White III - Kwulasultun, FNS Task Group (Snuneymuxw First Nation), Leah George-Wilson - Sisi-ya-ama, FNS Co-Chair (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Ray Harris - Shulqwilum (Chemainus First Nation)
News Release, June 14th: First Nations Call on BC to Work with First Nations to undertake major mining legislative and policy reforms
The 200-page study was initiated and funded entirely by Harvard University’s International Human Rights Clinic and is its first involving indigenous peoples in Canada. It details how mining laws are stacked against Takla Lake First Nation and other First Nations in BC, describing them as in contravention of international and constitutional law, overly favourable to industry, lacking in fair compensation, and in need of “urgent law reform.”
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Harvard University International Human Rights Clinic press release (PDF)
Full Report - BEARING THE BURDEN: THE EFFECTS OF MINING ON FIRST NATIONS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, International Human Rights Program, Harvard Law School (PDF, 137 pages)
March 18, 2010 — Indigenous Peoples and human rights and faith based organizations welcome the announcement in the Speech from the Throne that the Canadian government is taking steps to endorse the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We urge the government to embrace this vital human rights instrument without conditions or limitations. Read More…
BC All Chiefs’ Task Force calls on Canadians to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Coast Salish Territory, February 22, 2010—
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BC ACTF Issues International Call to Action to Support the Families of Murdered and Missing Women
Coast Salish Territory, February 8th, 2010—
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BC ACTF Launches Coordinated Action Awareness Campaign
Coast Salish Territory, February 3, 2010—The British Columbia All
Read Full Press Release [pdf, 78 kb]
All Chiefs' Task Force Fact Sheets:
Aboriginal Poverty in Canada [pdf, 115 kb]
Missing and Murdered Women [pdf, 108 kb]
Human Rights [pdf, 112 kb]
Title and Rights [pdf, 110 kb]
For further information on the BC All Chiefs’ Task Force visit: www.firstnationstaskforce.wordpress.com
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The First Nations Summit represents the interests of First Nations working to negotiate treaties throughout the province of British Columbia. Operating from its office in North Vancouver, the Summit does not carry out the actual negotiations, providing instead crucial support and resources to First Nations working to make treaties. The Summit recognizes that some B.C. First Nations have chosen not to participate in the treaty-making process. The Summit respects each First Nation's right to determine its own course of action. The 1991 Report of the British Columbia Claims Task Force Report lays the foundation for the treaty process in this province. The First Nations Summit adopted fundamental principles, which are the basis of our discussions with Canada and British Columbia. The Summit works hard to provide a friendly, inclusive environment where people can share ideas and strategies as they work to negotiate treaties in an effective and timely manner. |
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“The Declaration is a visionary step towards addressing the human rights of indigenous peoples” proclaimed United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. “[I]t provides a momentous opportunity for States and indigenous peoples to ... promote reconciliation and ensure that the past is not repeated.” Contributors to this collection discuss the realization of the Declaration, and ways and means to implement it. For further information and to order a copy visit Purich Publishing NEW: UN DRIP Fact Sheet (PDF: June, 2011) Community to Community (C2C) ProgramC2C | Community ForumsThe Union of BC Municipalities and First Nations Summit are pleased to announce that funding for local government and First Nation regional Community to Community Forums is available again this fall with renewed financial support from the provincial and federal governments. Deadline for Applications: October 7th, 2011 C2C Letter to FNs re: Available Funding 2011/12 Program & Application Guide (Fall) [PDF] 2011/12 (Fall) Regional C2C Forum Application Form [WORD DOC]
C2C 2011/12 (Spring) Final Report Form [WORD DOC] EditorialsVancouver SunDark Past. Hopeful Future. Summit Editorial: "Problems plaguing treaty tallks not of First Nations Making" [pdf] The TyeeSummit Editorial: "A New Day for BC Native Claims" PublicationsJoint Executive Bulletins For Past Leadership Council Updates, go to the PDF Document Library |
Guide to Aboriginal Organizations and Services in British Columbia
Treaty Negotiations in BC |
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