First Nations
In BC and around the world, development pressure on the land is intensifying. A new book will help Aboriginal communities lay better claims to rights and title, and help resolve disputes.
Wholly owned and operated by a First Nation, the 2.1MW Atlin hydro plant is a perfect example of how water power can be environmentally beneficial and socially responsible, writes Lara Taylor in Water Power
A portable sawmill slated to arrive in Ahousaht by the end of November will provide locally harvested and milled material to build a visitor centre and small gallery in the community, writes Sarah Do
A $63,000 portable sawmill is slated to arrive in the small harbour at Ahousaht by the end of November and its elected chief couldn't be more excited, writes Sarah Douziech in the Westerly Ne
Ian Gill, President of Ecotrust Canada, reports on the election of Canada's next Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations from the convention in Calgary.
video:Ian Gill, President of Ecotrust Canada, speaks about privatization and the environmental impacts of run-of-river independent power projects in BC.
New $7-million fund will give first nations groups money to own run-of-river projects, writes energy reporter Scott Simpson in the Vancouver Sun.
Ecotrust Canada and two aboriginal capital corporations have partnered to help First Nations take ownership of power projects on their traditional territories, writes Colleen
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Ottawa - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, today announced a contribution to the Aboriginal Energy Partnership to establish a new fund that will support Aboriginal involvement in renewable energy hydro projects in
video:The BC government announces that a new ecosystem-based management approach will govern forestry practices in the Great Bear Rainforest.
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