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How do Benefits from Site C vs. Renewable Energy Projects Compare for First Nations

Judith Sayers
October 27, 2014

We hear from the BC government that many benefits will flow to the First Nations during the construction and operation of the Site C Dam. They use these benefits as a way of rationalizing destroying large tracts of First Nations territories, their rights and important sites. 

Spotlight on Award Winning Aboriginal Businesses in BC

Judith Sayers
October 23, 2014

 

 

CHIEFS WIN FACE-OFF PREMIER BARELY IN THE GAME CRITIQUE OF WHAT DIDN’T HAPPEN IN CHIEFS/CABINET SUMMIT SEPT. 11

Judith Sayers
October 6, 2014

The long awaited September 11th meeting between the Chiefs of BC and BC Government happened without much of a breakthrough or much a splash in the media for that matter.  Considering the fact that the entire province and its resources are in question this is quite astonish

"First Nations See Clean Energy as Game Changer

Judith Sayers
September 11, 2014

This Opinion Piece ran in the Vancouver Sun today September 11, 2014, the paper version, Section B page B7 but was not available electronically so I am reproducing it here. 

When Chiefs and BC Cabinet Face Off

Judith Sayers
September 10, 2014

On Thursday, September 11, 2014, all eyes will be on Vancouver and the meeting of the Chiefs of BC and the Cabinet of the BC Government while they try and determine matters and methods to deal with aboriginal title following the Tsilhqot’in case at the Supreme Court of Can

Should Jody Wilson-Raybould Resign as BCAFN Regional Chief?

Judith Sayers
August 11, 2014

Jody Wilson-Raybould was acclaimed as the Federal Liberal Candidate in the Granville Riding on July 31, 2014.  Jody currently serves as the Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN).

WHO SHOULD CARE HOW MUCH CHIEFS MAKE AND WHY?

Judith Sayers
August 4, 2014

As First Nations people we knew that the real reason behind the Canadian Taxpayers Association lobby to have First Nations audits made public was to use them against First Nations.

How the Tsilhqot'in Decision Changes Business in BC

Judith Sayers
July 6, 2014

For more information on the Tsilhqot'in Decision and how it affects business you can read another piece I did for the Tyee.

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TREATIES AND TSILHQOT’IN-TREATIES AT RISK?

Judith Sayers
July 4, 2014

Indigenous People day-a.k.a Aboriginal Day

Judith Sayers
June 21, 2014

June 21, 2014, indigenous peoples day, also known as Aboriginal day.  This is a day to celebrate the indigenous peoples of Canada, who we are, our culture, our language, our rights and our contributions to what is now called Canada.

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