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One of the many spreading good medicine through the arts.

B.C. musicians performing virtual concerts to connect with audiences | CBC News In light of COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, artists have taken to social media to stream live shows from empty theatres, their bedrooms and their basements.

Today is Part 2 of this wonderful project by the First Nations Health Council . In this episode check out the response to the Elders by the Youth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9tJ23fQv58&list=PLDKOxTJMuk__7Gb17Mg35sQzhySWWmuoT&index=2

#EldersSpeak Youth Responses At the 2016 BC Elders Gathering, Elders were treated to the premiere screening of YouthSpeak, a short film amplifying the voices of youth to their Elders. Yo...

Wonderful project done by the FNHA to share messages between Elders and Youth

#EldersSpeak: What would you say to your 20-year-old self? We asked Elders: What would you say to your 20-year-old self?

The band council embarked on an agreement with Nechako Lumber to have the 320 square foot homes built within its community.

All ten of the Micro homes were built within a five-month span with the last resident moving in this week.

First Nation Community tackles homelessness with micro homes SAIK'UZ FIRST NATION - Saik'uz First Nation is located south of Vanderhoof, recently this First Nation communi...

Stevens said being able to visualize what could happen to a community as a result of climate change can shape a person's commitment to prepare for it, or stop it. It's a perspective he's had since he was young, he said.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/mikmaq-software-climate-change-floods-wildfire-3d-models-1.5482571

Mi'kmaq-designed software helps communities see how climate change could impact them | CBC News Mi'kmaq-designed software that blends 3D modelling, laser scanning and environmental data is being developed to help communities in the Atlantic region prepare for the potential catastrophic results of climate change.

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B.C. preparing team for North American Indigenous Games “The Games are a major international multi-sport event.”

Great website to check out!
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Indigenous Tourism BC | Experience Indigenous Culture and Heritage in BC Explore BC and learn the provinces history through its Indigenous heritage.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/lights-camera-oscars-meet-the-creators-decolonizing-hollywood-1.5450603

Lights, camera, Oscars: Meet the creators decolonizing Hollywood | CBC Radio This week, Unreserved is rolling out the red carpet just in time for the Oscars. We head to Los Angeles to talk about the push to decolonize Hollywood, from the inside.

Winter is the time of storytelling, have a story about your community? Share it with us!

The winter solstice begins a season of storytelling and ceremony In the Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice is the year’s day of least sunlight, when the sun takes its lowest, shortest path across the sky. North of the Arctic Circle, it is the midpoint of the period of darkness, when even twilight doesn’t reach the horizon. We asked a few of our Native...

We would like to say Limptlimt to the Kwadacha First Nation for allowing us to share their communities 10 year Strategic Plan on our website! Any communities looking to create something similar check out this wonderful plan, under our new section on our website called, "Community Planning Resources."
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Congratulations to the Westbank First Nations on breaking ground for their housing project!

Partnership with Westbank First Nation brings new affordable homes to the community

Way to go to the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association on the approval of this huge project!

Surrey council OKs Indigenous child care centre on city property - Surrey Now-Leader Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre to operate O’siem Village out of repurposed fourplex

Great work!

Article About FNHA’s Healing Complex Trauma 1 Program Wins International Award

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Language Map of British Columbia | Place names, phrases, language regions, FP offices British Columbia is home to 203 First Nations communities and an amazing diversity of Indigenous languages; approximately 60% of the First Peoples' languages of Canada are spoken in BC. You can access indexes of all the languages, First Nations and Community Champions through the top navigation on a...

This Indigenous designer's gowns are turning heads on the red carpet — and busting down barriers | CBC Radio Meet Lesley Hampton, the 25-year-old Canadian designer whose gown made major waves on the Golden Globes red carpet this year.

Excellent playwright! Written by a Kwantlen First Nations member portrayed by a fully Indigenous cast!

Th'owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish — Axis Theatre The mouth of Th'owxiya holds the most wonderful foods from around the world. But if you steal from her, you will pay a terrible price.

She Is Indigenous campaign highlights women's accomplishments, challenges negative stereotypes | CBC News She Is Indigenous is a campaign to reduce violence toward Indigenous women and girls by challenging stereotypes, highlighting personal and professional accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women across Canada.

Lake Babine Nation drum group pleads for return of regalia stolen in Vancouver | CBC News Members of the Lake Babine Nation drum group travelled to Vancouver to perform at a health forum this week and had their regalia stolen from a parked van in downtown Vancouver.

Unikkaaqtuat introduces Inuit performers to southern audiences with acrobatics, music and creation myths A unique collaboration between three companies, Unikkaaqtuat mixes acrobatics, music, and animated projections.

Meet Daryl Johnny, the first speaker for our upcoming Learning Circle, Revitalizing Indigenous Food Ways! Join us Jan 21 to discuss traditional foods, land-based actions, and the important question of food sovereignty for Indigenous people. Visit learningcircle.ubc.ca for more information and to register!

For our friends in Syilx territory! Great idea for a night out 😊

Infusions restaurant creates Indigenous menu for Dine Around - Kelowna News Okanagan College's Infusions restaurant is gearing up for Dine Around Thompson Okanagan with an Indigenous inspired menu, featuring traditional Syilx-Okanagan practices.

Capilano University hires its first director of Indigenous education and affairs Miranda Huron comes to Capilano University after playing instrumental role in getting the federal Indigenous Languages Act passed last summer

Great resource!

Indigenous Languages in British Columbia Indigenous communities around the province are diverse—and so are their languages. Here's how many are working to revive traditional dialects.

Press release from the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council regarding the new indigenous court that begins hearing cases in April.

Excellent resource!

This Map Helps You Recognize Which Indigenous Territory You Live On “It helps plant a seed that there’s people here before you, these are the lands that they’re on, and they’re still here."

https://aptnnews.ca/2019/12/02/lheidli-tenneh-nation-celebrates-historic-night-with-first-potlatch-in-nearly-a-century/

Lheidli T’enneh Nation celebrates historic night with first potlatch in nearly a century - APTN News The Lheidli T’enneh hosted its first potlatch in 73 years. at the House of The Ancestors in Prince George, B.C.

Happy New Years!
Wishing a wonderful year to you all!

https://www.squamishchief.com/community/following-her-own-squamish-beat-1.24040669

Following her own Squamish beat In person, over the phone, in videos or on her social media feed, Orene Askew's "brand" is positive. Whether she is talking about Indigenous issues or being two-spirited, she exudes . . .

Happy Holidays from all of us at the BCFN Gaming Revenue Sharing! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Check out our first story on Storytellers Corner, featuring Kanaka Bar! A small community with big heart! Please share!

Kanaka Bar Story — BC First Nations Gaming Revenue Sharing Limited Partnership Kanaka Bar is a community nestled in the mountains alongside the Fraser River, on Nlaka’pamux ancestral lands, near what is now known as Lytton, BC. This small community with great heart is driven by it’s recognized excellence in strategically planning and implementing models of governance, poli...

Coming up this week, on BCFN GRS LP's: Storytellers Corner we will be featuring Kanaka Bar! We are so excited to be sharing the innovative way they are utilizing the Gaming Revenue Sharing and how they have are growing a self-sustainable community.

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