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FONV endorses strong federal environmental laws.

FONV has joined with other environmental groups to endorse strong federal environmental laws that protect Canadian values. Environmental assessments should be based on these key principles:  Checklist of 10 Principles. VANCOUVER, BC and OTTAWA, ON (February 29, 2012) – Today over ...

Posted by: Admin. Wednesday Feb 29, 2012 14:51
Categories: Environment | Tags: aboriginal, conservation, ecosystem, environment


Tsilhqot'in Determined to Fight

TŜILHQOT’IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 253 – 4th Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4, Phone (250) 392-3918, Fax (250) 398-5798 TSILHQOT’IN DETERMINED TO FIGHT “NEW” PROSPERITY PROPOSAL Tsilhqot’in Territory, February 29, 2012: After a ...

Posted by: Admin. Wednesday Feb 29, 2012 09:08
Categories: Taseko, Tsilhqot'in | Tags: Prosperity Mine, Taseko, Tsilhqot'in, Xeni Gwet'in


TNG and Taseko reach agreement re Injunction

Following a number of meetings between representatives of the Tsilhqot'in National Government, Taseko Mines and the province of B.C., the TNG has allowed Taseko to do work that is directly required for the proposed "New Prosperity" Mine. The terms of the agreement reached today are ...

Posted by: Admin Monday Feb 27, 2012 19:25
Categories: Taseko | Tags: Prosperity Mine, Tsilhqot'in


Tsilhqot'in Nation presents report to the United Nations

Xeni Gwet'in Chief Marilyn Baptiste was in Geneva to present the Tsilhqot'in report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 80th Session."The Tsilhqot'in are prepared to go to the international level to protect our Nation's rights and title," said Chief ...

Posted by: Admin. Friday Feb 24, 2012 15:19
Categories: Tsilhqot'in | Tags: rights and title, Tsilhqot'in, Xeni Gwet'in


Knowing Naŝlhiny (Horse)

Dr.Jonaki Bhattacharyya has visited the Brittany Triangle a number of times over the past six years, making many strong friendships among the Xeni Gwet'in FN and being open to their teachings. Her doctoral thesis is now oline: "Knowing Naŝlhiny (Horse), Understanding the Land: ...

Posted by: Admin. Saturday Feb 18, 2012 10:59
Categories: Wild Horses | Tags: Brittany Triangle, ecosystem, Research, Tsilhqot'in, wild horses, Xeni Gwet'in


Tsilhqot'in Nation's report to the UN

The Tsilhqot'in Nation has submitted a report ot the UN's Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:  Shadow Report by the Tsilhqot'in Nation on the denial of Indigenous peoples’ rights in Canada with a focus on the Extractive Sector Operating within Canada. "The ...

Posted by: Admin. Saturday Feb 18, 2012 10:47
Categories: Tsilhqot'in | Tags: rights and title, Taseko, Tsilhqot'in, Xeni Gwet'in


Sign the Stop the Prosperity Mine Petition

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Office is accepting public comment on Taseko Mine's "New Prosperity"  mine.  Let the CEAA Panel and federal ministers know that you do not want this proposal to go ahead.  Take action now and say NO to "New Prosperity":  ...

Posted by: Admin. Thursday Feb 16, 2012 16:55
Categories: Fish Lake, Prosperity | Tags: environment, Fish Lake, Prosperity Mine



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