Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada is hosting a 1 day event and is inviting First Nations, Tribal Councils, Aboriginal organizations, community members, and the public to participate in a day of Descheneaux Engagement on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 in Vancouver, B.C. at the Marriot Vancouver Pinnacle from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The following topics … Read More
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Regional Chief Gottfriedson Represents the AFN at the Progressive Trade Forum
(September 09, 2016 – Mississauga Territory – Toronto, ON) Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson spoke on a panel regarding Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) consultations and Canada’s plan to partner with Indigenous leaders and organizations to ensure First Nations Inherent Rights, Title, and Treaty Rights are upheld in the international trade relationships Canada engages in. “First Nations are open … Read More
Regional Chief at the World Indigenous Business Forum
BCAFN Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson spoke today at the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) in Saskatoon, SK. 2016 marks the first time this important event was held in Canada! The Regional Chief made a point of putting Beautiful British Columbia’s name forward as a potential host for future WIBF events. Stay tuned for more updates … Read More
BC REGIONAL CHIEF SHANE GOTTFRIEDSON ACKNOWLEDGES CHIEF MARJORIE MCRAE AND OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS
(Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Territory/Kamloops – August 11, 2016) On Tuesday, August 9, 2016 British Columbia loss a lifelong leader and champion of First Nations Rights and Title, Chief Marjorie McRae, Gitanmaax. “On behalf of the BC Assembly of First Nations, I send heartfelt sympathies and condolences toChief Marjorie McRae’s family and friends. I am deeply saddened by … Read More
BCAFN Regional Economic Development Sessions: Round 1 Recap
In recognition of the importance of economic development to community advancement and nation building, the BCAFN hosted a series of regional meetings to receive feedback and advice from First Nations from across BC for the development of a regional economic development strategy. Meetings were held in Prince George (Northern), Enderby (Interior), Chilliwack (Fraser Valley), Parksville (Vancouver … Read More