BC Assembly of First Nations
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The Tsilhqot’in National Government would like to congratulate Terry Teegee on his second term as Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations. The Tsil...hqot’in Nation has had the opportunity to meet and work alongside Teegee numerous times and appreciate his strength and perseverance to advocate for First Nations rights and his dedication to the implementation of the BC legislation on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Please join us in congratulating him! See more

New restrictions invoving masks, social gatherings and travel are in effect across B.C. to curb the spread of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know. More: www.cbc.ca/1.5809318

FNLC Fully Supports Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation’s Road Restrictions in Response to Decades of Exploitation by Western Forest Products - Press Release The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) stands with the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation (MMFN) who are currently restricting access to a portion of Highway 28 that trespasses upon Ahaminiquus Indian Reserve Number 12, between Gold River and its port. The MMFN has been forced to impose this restriction in response to We...stern Forest Products Inc.’s (WFP) ongoing use of their lands without consent and the tactics WFP have employed to avoid compensating the MMFN for the use of their road for over 20 years. The MMFN have stated that their restriction on the highway is not a blockade and does not apply to the general public, but rather to WFP vehicles that continue to undermine MMFN jurisdiction and transport natural resources illegally across their reserve lands. These lands have never been transferred to the Province, nor has the Nation ever received compensation for the use of the road. The FNLC supports the MMFN’s legal right to control the use of and access to its lands and calls upon WFP and the Province to immediately exercise respect and deference to the MMFN’s unextinguished Title, Rights, and jurisdiction over their unceded lands. As the MMFN work toward securing a compensation agreement with the Ministry of Transport, the FNLC urges the WFP to end all attempts to evade negotiations, and to accept full responsibility for exploiting a road that was built without MMFN consent or agreement over 50 years ago. The FNLC also calls upon the public to respect the MMFN’s wishes to not have protesters physically join them in their road restrictions, and to exercise peaceful, safe conduct at all times. Read the full press release here: https://www.bcafn.ca//fnlc-fully-supports-mowachahtmuchala

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I am humbled and honoured to accept another term as the Regional Chief of the BCAFN. I want to thank all the Chiefs of BC for coming out and participating in th...is important electoral process. Thank you all, regardless of which way you voted. I want to acknowledge all the candidates for putting their names forward, Cheryl Casimer for Regional Chief and and for the female youth representative vote: Alicia Bailey, Jayde Duranleau, Brianna Wilson and Taylor Behn-Tsakoza for giving our Chiefs good choices for these leadership positions, thank you all. I want to thank the Chiefs that nominated me: Chief John Allen French, Chief Maria Quock, Chief Garry Reece, Chief Otis Guichon and Chief Sharleen Gale, thank you for your confidence in me. I want to thank the out going Board of Directors: Chief Marilyn Slett, and former Chief Rebecca David and former Chief Willie Blackwater. Thanks also to Board members Chief Charles M. Morven and Chief Harvey McLeod for your continued leadership and guidance. I also want to acknowledge the new Board of Directors Chief Roseanne Casmir and Chief Brian Assu, thanks for putting your name forward and look forward to working with you. I want to thank Knowledge Keepers Dr. Gwendolyn Point and Dr. Robert Joseph for your continued wisdom and guidance. I want to thank our youth representatives Justen Peters and Jayde Durenleau for representing BC in a good way. Thank you also to Women’s Representative Louisa Housty Jones for representing BC in a good way as well. Many thanks to BCAFN Chief of Staff Vanessa West for continued support, professionalism and leadership at the BCAFN office. Thanks to all the employees at the BCAFN for supporting me and all the initiatives we are involved in regionally, nationally and internationally. Thank you to my campaign team Cole Rhe, Claire Marshall, Brenda Ireland, David Luggi, and Patti Wight for your countless hours of volunteering and working for this successful campaign. I also want to thank Jonny French for the videos, they were awesome. Furthermore, I want to thank Takla Nation for their unwavering support. I’m forever indebted to you all, Mussi. Thank you to my family, Mother Sarah Teegee, all my brothers and sisters. Thank you to all my extended family, in-laws and out-laws (lol) and all cuzzins and friends. You all are something else!!! Lastly, I want to thank my wife Rena Zatorski, my children Rylie TeeZee and Rowan Teezee for going on this journey with me, thank you for your love and your support, I love you all, N’kessi. Awetza.

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The current situation demands attention be drawn to the meaning of the 'moderate livelihood' provision in the Marshall decision and the reality that the growing First Nations population is demanding a greater share of the regional fishery. There is real sadness in the anger and violence erupting on the East Coast. This kind of conflict is not the norm in Canada, particularly when racially loaded comments, threats, and violence are included. The Government of Canada faces a di...Continue reading

Congratulations to Regional Chief Terry Teegee on his re-election as BCAFN Regional Chief! A strong defender of First Nations rights, the environment, and pathways to strong economic development. Please join me in congratulating him!

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For needs-based COVID-19 support funding, applicants are asked to submit their applications no later than November 30, as funding must be disbursed by Indigenous Services Canada by December 31, 2020.

This Friday @ 8:00 AM ET (Ottawa time), the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) is launching a series of global and regional dialogues on the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). This event is open to Indigenous Peoples from around the world and will include high-level presentations relating to the development of the new Framework. Date: Friday, November 6 @ 8:00 AM ET (Ottawa time) Topic: High-level la...unch of the IIFB’s Global Campaign and Regional Dialogues of Indigenous Peoples on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Description: The Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity are negotiating a new post-2020 global biodiversity framework (GBF), which is expected to have an important impact on the world’s biodiversity and environment Indigenous peoples must play an active role in this new global biodiversity agenda because over the centuries they have developed knowledge and implemented practices that protect and restore biodiversity. We hope that you can join us!Register at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_K7juk7M5S6Sj2NTmOKp8fw

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BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) Upcoming panel Who’s Policing the Police? Police Oversight and Accountability in Canada. Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Time: 12 PM 1:30 PM PST / 3 PM 4:30 PM EST Where: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wefYfTXRDSg and recorded on Youtube here... Facebook event link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1012204599191821/ From the violent takedown of Chief Allan Adam to the tragic death of Abdirahman Abdi and Chantel Moore (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation), Black people, Indigenous peoples, and people experiencing mental health crises are disproportionately subject to incidents of police violence that often leads to serious bodily harm and even death. So, who holds the police accountable? Join us for a chance to hear lawyers across Canada discuss where police get their powers, the police oversight bodies designed to hold police officers accountable, the problems with these oversight mechanisms, and how to strengthen police oversight and accountability. Panelists: Meghan McDermott is the Interim Policy Director with the BCCLA. She advocates for law reform at all levels of government to defend and promote civil liberties and human rights, particularly in the area of privacy rights and police oversight and accountability. Tom Engel is a proud member of the first graduating class of the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law. He has handled many important precedent-setting cases and has worked tirelessly to improve the state of policing and civilian oversight of police in Alberta. Knia Singh is the principal of a social justice law firm focusing on criminal defence and has dedicated his legal career to advocating on behalf of those who are discriminated against, receive unfair treatment, and are trying to make a positive change in their lives. Moderated by Dr. Asad Kiyani, Assistant Professor in Law at the University of Victoria. Dr. Kiyani researches and teaches in domestic and international criminal law, immigration and refugee law, evidence, postcolonial theory, legal pluralism, and comparative law. This event is brought to you by a working group consisting of Latoya Farrell of the BCCLA, lawyer Avnish Nanda, and Dr. Asad Kiyani. Hope you can join us and feel free to share this information with others who might be interested. You can also watch our previous webinars Policing Black and Indigenous Lives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo1JC04wHFQ and Racism in Policing and Surveillance Tech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyVUSu8lrYQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wefYfTXRDSg

New Federal COVID-19 Supports Canada Response Benefits and Changes to Employment Insurance Nov 4, 2020 11:00 AM in Vancouver This webinar will aim to clear up any confusion about the new COVID-19 supports around changes to Employment Insurance and the new Canada Response Benefits. Representatives from Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will join us to explain the new programs and answer questions like: - What happens now that CERB and CESB have ended? ... - How can I apply and am I eligible? - How much can I expect to receive? - Are these supports available on and off reserve? - As an Elder, am I receiving all the pension benefits I am entitled too, including the Guaranteed Income Supplement? Service Canada Community Outreach Liaisons Brenda Giesbrecht and Dianne Stoesz will be joined by Outreach Manager Karen Martin and Officer Saverio Desantis from CRA to share information and answer questions about the new changes and how you can qualify. Register at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_s6is1FRzS4qTtUY3ky7H-Q