Tag: Terry Teegee

AFN leaders renew call for residential school denialism to be criminalized as hate speech

Indigenous Emily Joveski - July 15, 2026

First Nations leaders are calling on Ottawa to make residential school denialism a criminal form of hate speech.

Eby backs off changes to DRIPA this legislative session

Indigenous Emily Joveski - April 20, 2026

Premier David Eby said he was wrong to push changes to British Columbia’s Indigenous rights law this spring, as his government backs away from proposed legislation after reaching a new agreement with First Nations leaders.

First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 1, 2025

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 1, 2025

Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.

B.C. passes infrastructure bills despite intense pushback

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - May 29, 2025

Two controversial bills on infrastructure and renewable energy are expected to receive royal assent today and become law. The...

First Nations, municipalities call for pause on B.C. infrastructure bill

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 22, 2025

First Nations leaders and the Union of B.C. Municipalities are ramping up pressure on the provincial government to pause a controversial infrastructure bill they say infringes on Indigenous rights and undermines local decision-making.

First Nations warn of legal challenges, protests over B.C. infrastructure bills

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 16, 2025

Regional Chief Terry Teegee says he expects there will be legal challenges and public protests if the NDP pushes through a pair of controversial infrastructure bills.

First Nations Leadership Council celebrates 20th anniversary, launches new website

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 19, 2025

It was March 17th, 2005, the political executives of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, the First Nations Summit,...

First Nations Leaders’ Gathering gets underway in Vancouver; 1,300 meetings scheduled

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - January 21, 2025

BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee is among several Indigenous leaders and provincial officials in Vancouver...

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