Author: SKEENA NEWS
KITAMAAT VILLAGE, B.C. – From the sidelines of industrial development to the driver’s seat of a multi-billion-dollar energy project, the Haisla Nation is providing a powerful model for Indigenous-led economic development in Canada. In a recent interview, the Haisla Nation’s Chief Councillor detailed the Nation’s journey to becoming the majority owner of the Cedar LNG project, a floating liquefied natural gas export facility being built in their territory. The story is one of strategic vision, resilience, and a deep desire to build self-sufficiency for future generations. “Our involvement in economic development started with a desire to no longer sit on the…
GITLAXT’AAMIKS (NEW AIYANSH), B.C. – The Nisga’a Nation is preparing to host a major celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day this Friday, June 20, with a full day of events that also marks another historic milestone: the 25th anniversary of the Nisga’a Treaty. Under the theme “Building on Our Legacy,” the public is invited to the Nisga’a capital of Gitlaxt’aamiks for a community-wide celebration starting at 11:00 a.m. The family-friendly event promises a packed schedule of fun and culture for all ages. Highlights of the day include: Local radio station CFNR will be broadcasting live on location throughout the day. The…
TERRACE, B.C. – The Kitsumkalum First Nation is looking to hire high school students and community members for a paid summer position with its Community Garden and Food Security Program. The opportunity is aimed at individuals who are passionate about growing food, interested in food security, or looking to learn skills related to farming and gardening. The full-time summer work involves a wide range of hands-on duties, including planting vegetables, weeding garden beds, harvesting produce, and assisting with the construction of garden boxes and greenhouses within the community. Participants will gain experience across multiple sites, including the garden at ‘Na Aksa…
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – As the G7 summit in Alberta comes to a tumultuous close, the event has served as a major first test on the world stage for Canada’s new Prime Minister and his government. According to diplomatic experts, the primary goal for Canada as the host was simply “relationship management” and avoiding a repeat of the disastrous 2018 G7 summit in Charlevoix, which ended in acrimony. This year’s summit was held amidst a swirl of international crises, from the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran to the war in Ukraine and ongoing trade disputes. With so many volatile issues, analysts…
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – The arrival of India’s Prime Minister in Canada for the G7 summit has been met with both high-level diplomacy and vocal street protests, highlighting the deep tensions that remain between the two countries. The Indian leader landed in Calgary on Monday evening to attend the summit as an invited guest of the Canadian government. The visit is the first since diplomatic ties collapsed last year over Canadian allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in B.C. Canada’s new government has expressed a desire to “reset” the relationship. Simultaneously, Sikh separatist groups held a…
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – The G7 summit in Alberta was thrown into disarray on Monday evening as the U.S. President departed the meeting a day ahead of schedule, with the White House citing the escalating crisis between Israel and Iran as the reason. The early exit brings a dramatic and uncertain end to a tense summit that was already marked by deep divisions over trade and how to handle Russia. According to a White House statement, the U.S. President was leaving after dinner with the other heads of state due to the situation in the Middle East. His departure came after he…
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – The U.S. President made waves at the G7 summit on Monday by publicly repeating his call for Russia to be readmitted to the group of industrialized nations. Standing alongside the Canadian Prime Minister, who is hosting the summit, the U.S. leader stated his opinion that the war in Ukraine would not have happened if Russia had not been expelled from the former G8 after its 2014 invasion of Crimea. The remarks create a stark contrast with the position of other G7 members. The European Union, for example, is currently pushing to tighten sanctions on Russia and lower the…
WHITE ROCK, B.C. – In a major move for the Northwest B.C. resource sector, TDG Gold Corp. has announced it is acquiring the historic, past-producing Anyox Copper project and raising C$25 million to fund future exploration. The deal, announced Tuesday morning, will see TDG Gold acquire Anyox Copper Ltd. through an amalgamation agreement. The historic Anyox mine, located on the coast north of Prince Rupert, was a high-grade copper producer from 1914 to 1935, when it was closed due to low metal prices during the Great Depression. In connection with the acquisition, TDG Gold also announced a C$25 million “bought deal”…
KANANASKIS, ALBERTA – Leaders from the world’s seven largest advanced economies are gathering in the Canadian Rockies today for the G7 summit, but the meeting is being overshadowed by an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and ongoing trade disputes with the United States. The summit, hosted by Canada’s Prime Minister, brings together the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. However, reports indicate that in a break from tradition, there will be no comprehensive joint statement issued at the end of the summit. The move is seen as an attempt to avoid the public…
TERRACE, B.C. – The repeated roadside sightings of a rare Kermode bear cub and its family near Terrace have sparked a wave of excitement online, but have also triggered serious warnings from conservation officials concerned for the animals’ safety. The cub, a white-furred variant of a black bear also known as a Spirit Bear, has been spotted with its mother and two black-furred siblings along local highways in recent weeks. Photos and videos have been shared widely on social media, prompting many residents to go out in search of a glimpse of the rare animal. This has created a debate between…