PRINCE GEORGE - A new name for a research studio at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) honours Lheidli T'enneh Elder Edith (Edie) Frederick.In a news release, UNBC says that the First Nations Centre Research Studio at the university has been re-named after the late Edie Frederick, a "beloved and re...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Chamber of Commerce has received a national award. The chamber received the Inclusive Growth Award in recognition of its ongoing partnership with the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's recent annual general meeting. The award recognizes chambers, busines...

PRINCE GEORGE - The College of New Caledonia and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation will sign a Memorandum of Understanding next Wednesday, October 15.It will support Lheidli T'enneh members access to post secondary education through tuition support and wraparound services. Chief Dolleen Logan says the MOU is about "...

Saik'uz - Saik'uz First Nation is the latest community to voice opposition to an Alberta government plan to propose a new bitumen pipeline ending on B-C's coast. A statement from Saik'uz Chief Priscilla Mueller acknowledges Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's reference to economic reconciliation through potential Indigeno...

PRINCE GEORGE -Community members will gather for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 30.Organizers say the free, family-friendly event will feature reflection, ceremony, cultural activities, and a celebration ...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Central Interior Native Health Society unveiled its new name and logo at an intimate meeting today with Indigenous elders, matriarchs, and other interested parties. Taking on the new name of Soonats'ooneh, meaning "let's all get well," this logo and name change is meant to better reflect t...

PRINCE GEORGE - Drumming resonated throughout the Prince George Courthouse courtyard Monday in support of a grieving family that lost their daughter, Isabelle Thomas, in a suspected home invasion over two years ago. The front area of the courthouse echoed with the sounds of singing and drumming in support of two grandm...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and the Village of Valemount have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).It was signed by Chief Dolleen Logan and Mayor Owen Torgerson at the House of Ancestors on September 5, 2025.The MOU commits both parties to on-going Community to Community (C2C) meetings in sub...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and Tano T'enneh Enterprises have announced a $10 million equity investment into the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC).Both Lheildi T'enneh and Tano T'enneh have purchased a 4.32% stake in FNBC, totalling to a 8.64% ownership stake in Canada's only Indigenous-owned cha...

PRINCE GEORGE - It was one of the largest gatherings of residential school survivors. One of whom is Henry Alexander of the Takla Nation, a survivor of the Lejac Residential School. "I was in residential school until it was torn down," says Henry Alexander of the Takla First Nation. "I never went home be...

PRINCE GEORGE - Along the shores of Fraser Lake, two Indigenous communities coexist, with the Village of Fraser Lake serving as a bridge between them. On Friday morning, an exciting partnership announcement was made to develop a hotel, aiming to spark economic growth in the surrounding area. Just off of Highway 16, com...

PRINCE GEORGE - Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park will be the place to be Saturday for National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.The celebrations will recognize the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and will run from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.. Attendees can expect a day full of Indigenous artis...

PRINCE GEORGE - Dr. Nadine Caron has made history as the first Canadian female general surgeon of First Nations descent. She's also proud to be the first woman of First Nations heritage to graduate from the University of British Columbia's medical school. Based in Northern British Columbia as a surgical oncologist, Dr....

TERRACE: Northern B.C. man Clarence Abraham is embarking on a long walk across the province for a second year in a row to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and people. "I'm still trying to make awareness for all the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and people, get more and more ...

PRINCE GEORGE - School District 57 recently unveiled it's refurbished sign at its main office. Originally designed 22 years ago by Indigenous artist Peter George, the sign went through a lot of wear and tear due to being exposed to the elements. However, it has now been restored to its former glory by George, and has p...

PRINCE GEORGE - Judge Adrian Brooks has dismissed RCMP Constable Arthur Dalman's application for a stay of proceedings in the Dale Culver case. Dalman's application claimed a breach of his Charter rights, but Brooks rejected this on June 3, 2025.This case stems back to 2017, when Dale Culver died shortly after an arres...

PRINCE GEORGE - A new 73-space child care centre has opened its doors in Prince George.Lheidli Littles' Lodge is a partnership between the B.C. Government and the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation. Located next to Exploration Place, the facility includes 24 spaces for infant-toddlers and 49 spaces for children 30 months to ...

For decades, a natural gas pipeline has cut through the territories of dozens of First Nations in BC - moving billions of dollars' worth of gas with zero ownership and little return to the communities. Now, 36 First Nations have bought in. "For decades, the nations have watched resources leave their communities wi...

PRINCE GEORGE - Shas Ti Kelly Road Secondary School hosted an Indigenous land based fair, which was an orientation-day style event bringing elementary school students to the school to get comfortable in a high school environment. The event brought together Shas Ti Kelly Road students and students from three different e...

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) has broken ground at the site of a new Indigenous-led child and family services building within the Coyote Rock subdivision.In a statement, it says the 11,000-square-foot, net-zero facility represents a $15 million investment in the local economy, which will p...

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Children and adults alike paraded through Williams Lake on Friday, May 9, each carrying a teddy bear, marking the day in 2016 by which the Human Rights Tribunal called on Canada to fully implement Jordan's Principle.The principle, named in memory of 5-year old Jordan River Anderson, is a legal req...

PRINCE GEORGE - To further enhance School District 57's Indigenous learning initiatives, a puppet show helping students learn the Dakelh language has been recently created. This puppet show teaches students numbers, words, and phrases, and also showcases Indigenous land based knowledge like building a shelter or starti...

B-C's Ministry of Health says it is investing $500,000 to the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation to conduct a feasibility study to help design a northern youth support centre in the region. It says the move builds on previous consultation with communities about the hub, which was led by the First Nation with support from the...

PRINCE GEORGE - Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Ellis Ross has won the Skeena - Bulkley Valley riding, making him the first non-NDP candidate to hold the riding since its creation in 2004."It was a roller coaster night for sure. Didn't start out looking too promising, but watching the polls change as the ni...

PRINCE GEORGE - Dolleen Logan has been re-elected chief of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.Unofficial results released Wednesday show Logan got 247 votes to Regina Marie Toth's 153. Logan will serve her third two-year term.A total of 26 people were in the running for eight council positions as well. Crystal Gibbs rece...

PRINCE GEORGE - "It certainly sets reconciliation backwards."The words of Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations Terry Teegee to comments made by former Conservative MLA Dallas Brodie that belittled and mocked residential school survivors.Those comments prompted BC Conservative Leader John Rustad ...

Lheidli T'enneh Territory - Regina Toth has announced her candidacy for chief of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation.A news release says she brings over 40 years of leadership, governance, and economic development experience to guide the Nation's future.Toth notes she's dedicated her career to creating opportunities for L...

TSAY KEH DENE- Tsay Keh Dene Nation has been provided an 11 million dollar grant by the federal government to help improve the Nations community. The Grant Agreement was signed on March 15, 2024, with the Nation outlining key investments in housing, strengthening governance, and creating new economic opportunities. Tsa...