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B.C. First Nations launch drug trial to combat mange in declining bighorn sheep population

Residents of the South Okanagan in B.C. have noticed an increase in psoroptic mange, a parasitic skin disease, among the area ...

B.C.'s Joffre Lakes Park closing for a month for recovery and First Nations' practices

The B.C. government says the closure from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 is also in recognition of the National Day for Truth and ...
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First Nations frustrated with duration of Joffre Lakes Park closure

Two First Nations are concerned with a newly announced month-long closure of one of B.C.'s most popular provincial parks, as ...
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Evacuation orders and alerts lifted, but Vancouver Island fire troubles First Nations

First Nations, who are still feeling the impact of the blaze and road closures, warn shortages of propane could cut water ...

Most evacuation orders, alerts lifted for Vancouver Island wildfire, but First Nations affected by road closures

Rainfall over the weekend helped reduce fire behaviour at Mount Underwood, though the fire is still listed as out of control ...

‘A basic human right’: Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency over water quality

Leaders of a First Nation in northern Manitoba say they're declaring a state of emergency over poor water quality.

Moose scapula found in Fort Selkirk, Yukon sheds light on First Nations hunting practices

Nearly 20 years ago, anthropologist Victoria Castillo and her team of Selkirk First Nation youth found a unique artifact in Fort Selkirk, Yukon that has since shed light on 19th century Northern ...