Category Archives: First Nations
MLA Gary Coons Meets ASTTBC’s John Leech
September 21, 2011 MLA Gary Coons met with ASTTBC’s (Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia) John Leech in Prince Rupert in summer. Two talk technology careers and role of ASTTBC members in northern BC. MLA for North Coast, … Continue reading
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Missing women forum begins with prayer from First Nations elder
By NEAL HALL, VANCOUVER SUN September 12, 2011 Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/Missing+Women+forum+begins+with+prayer+from+first+nations+elder/5390195/story.html#ixzz1Y3kMx0o8 The Missing Women Inquiry’s first community forum in northern B.C. heard some heart-wrenching stories Monday in Prince Rupert. One woman described being raped at gunpoint by an RCMP officer … Continue reading
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Standing up with First Nations and communities across the province by strongly opposing the Enbridge tarsands pipeline.
For Immediate Release May 11, 2011 VICTORIA— The decision to continue to champion the Enbridge tarsands pipeline despite overwhelming opposition from B.C. First Nations shows that government is giving up on the New Relationship, says New Democrat aboriginal relations and reconciliation … Continue reading
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Rally against Enbridge Northern Gateway Project draws hundreds in Prince Rupert
By Monica Lamb-Yorski – The Northern View Published: May 13, 2011 9:00 AM Updated: May 13, 2011 10:00 AM To view article online click here. Amidst the laughter, unity, and spirit of a rally against the Enbridge Northern Gateway … Continue reading
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Coons still waiting for reassurance about local data despite Prince Rupert getting a new monitoring device.
Coons still waiting for reassurance about local data despite Prince Rupert getting a new monitoring device. April 7, 2011 Prince Rupert… North Coast MLA Gary Coons is questioning federal officials in their reluctance to post radiation levels in the northwest … Continue reading
Filed under Community, environment, First Nations, fisheries, Uncategorized
“Beneath the Surface” Hits Home in Prince Rupert
The play “Beneath the Surface” came to Prince Rupert on November 8th, 2010. The performance was so well played out and emotional and seemed to have “hit home” with all attendees. It was absolutely rivoting to see and hear the … Continue reading
Filed under child care, Community, education, First Nations
Out of the Shadows
The Prince Rupert Human Trafficking Committee, School District #52 and other local organizations have partnered to host a conference on Youth Sexual Exploitation, Internet Luring and Human Trafficking on November 3 – 4, 2010 in Prince Rupert, BC. The out … Continue reading
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Oil n’ Water Don’t Mix
Today at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Whistler, delegates voted for two crucial motions which will put pressure on the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline. (Northern View October 1,2010) First, the UBCM voted to urge the federal … Continue reading
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Public Commission on Legal Aid Met in Terrace
The Public Commission on Legal Aid met in Terrace B.C to discuss their concerns about the availability of Legal Aid and the need to ensure a strong legal aid system for our future. Our MLA Gary Coons was asked … Continue reading
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2010
(Prince Rupert Educators gather to discuss preventative strategies for suicide) World Suicide Prevention Day promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. Almost 3,000 people commit suicide daily and this number is steadily increasing. At the Global level, awareness needs … Continue reading
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