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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.

STIRRING IT UP MINISTERIAL STYLE

Judith Sayers
May 18, 2014

To my recollection, there has never been a more combative and disrespectful Minister of Aboriginal Affairs than Minister Bernard Valcourt.

HONOURING THE GIVERS OF LIFE

Judith Sayers
May 11, 2014

Today is the day we set aside to honour and respect all the women who brought us life, mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers and women who treat us like their sons and daughters and we consider as a mother. We would not be here today if it was not for our mother’s.

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