French speakers and allophones, persons whose mother tongue is neither English nor French, are more evenly split on the question of historic injustices committed against Indigenous peoples, according to the survey. By comparison, noted Jedwab, English speakers are somewhat more likely to disagree, with 49% disagreeing and 41% agreeing. “It suggests that some groups may…
A judge cancelled the approval to construct a gold mine in northern B.C. even though it had already undergone 15 years of planning and consultations, had the support of two major Indigenous groups and $1.2 billion had already been spent on the project. This because a group of 58 Indigenous people “calling itself a First…
In comparison, the other groups whose land intersects with the project are a lot more substantial. The officially recognized Tahltan have 2,255 members; the Nisga’a have nearly 5,000, 1,800 of which live on traditional lands. Both have agreements with KSM regarding jobs and contracting opportunities with respect to the project, along with broader financial support…
Sharon Fortney, senior curator of Indigenous collections, engagement and repatriation at the Museum of Vancouver, said the symbol’s roots run far deeper than the Nazi era. “The design on the basket was unfortunately appropriated as a symbol of Nazi Germany, but is a design that sometimes appears on Indigenous made objects from the Plateau region…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier will be featured on a Canada Post stamp to celebrate Indigenous leaders in sport. Stamps…
A judge has cited a B.C. man’s Indigenous heritage when sentencing him for the violent murders of his wife and teenage son. Orlan Marcel Dennis has been sentenced to life in prison and will be eligible for parole in 10 years, according to a recent decision from the B.C. Supreme Court. Read More
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An archaeological field school at a national historic site near Fort St. John, B.C., is offering a look into 12,500 years…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An Anishininiimowin interpreter at Queen’s Park is being remembered for his work as an advocate for land, water and language in…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Burn scars can still be seen on the oldest of Douglas fir trees on southern Vancouver Island, according to Tiffany Joseph,…
An Indigenous woman from Winnipeg who killed her best friend and roommate in a drunk driving accident three years ago will be allowed to serve her sentence at home, largely because of her racial background and “life circumstances … shaped by a history of trauma and discrimination,” a judge ruled last month. Read More