Cedar
Cedar is a well-known symbol of the Northwest Coast. For thousands of years, coastal First Nations in British Columbia have the versatile wood in many aspects of their lives.1 Not…
About the REDress project
…pressing and difficult social issue on an emotional and visceral level, before they put up their guard, before they dismiss. We live in a world where we must make choices…
Sixties Scoop
…their families and communities, first through the residential schools, and then through the child protection system, continues to impact the lives of these mothers, their children and their grandchildren. —Pivot…
Royal Proclamation, 1763
…live under our Protection, should not be molested or disturbed in the Possession of such Parts of Our Dominions and Territories as, not having been ceded to or purchased by…
Indian Status
…as band administration, education, and health care. The Indian Act has historically stated that those with Indian status have rights to live on reserves, share in band monies, vote for…
Land & Rights
…more than property– it encompasses culture, relationships, ecosystems, social systems, spirituality, and law. For many, land means the earth, the water, the air, and all that live within these ecosystems….