In northern British Columbia, an Indigenous community is trying to revive the ancient practice of cultural burns, prescribed fires which aim to prevent large destructive fires. After more than 100 years of banning this practice, this is a small revolution. It’s...
VICTORIA, B.C. – Following in the footsteps of the federal NDP, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs and other experts, the B.C. Green Caucus has introduced legislation to protect the public from misleading...
A First Nation in northern British Columbia has released a report that pokes holes in climate claims about a proposed LNG project and adjacent pipeline led by the Nisga’a and their industry partners. The report was commissioned by the hereditary chiefs of Gitanyow, a...
Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs Call For Immediate Action Gitanyow Lax’yip, April 2, 2024: In a bid to ensure thorough consideration of environmental impacts and uphold Indigenous rights, the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs (GHC) have commissioned an expert report...
Gitanyow Nation’s Powerful Message of Environmental Protection Amidst Climate Crisis and Industrial Threats Gitanyow Lax’yip, March 26, 2024: Gitanyow Nation’s fight to protect their traditional territory against industry, climate change, and colonization is...
