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UBCIC Remembers Nicomen Leader Donna Aljam
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C.) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) joins the Nicomen Indian Band and Aljam family in mourning the passing of their matriarch and leader, Donna Aljam who will be remembered for her courage, advocacy and deep commitment to advancing Nicomen title and rights, and the […]
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In Honour of William “Bill” Louttit
2023-11-28 Bill was a leader to behold and a loving partner, father, brother, and mooshum to a family who grew into an accomplished unit under his bright example. He persevered through the aftermath of Residential School by creating a better life for all those he loved and considered his people. He is rightfully revered by […]
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Man from Manitoba First Nation dead after going to fight in Ukraine, chief says – CBC
Nov 14, 2023 Opaskwayak Chief Maureen Brown says family was notified Monday A northern Manitoba man, known for his caring and compassionate nature, has died after going to fight alongside the Ukrainian army, his family said Tuesday. Austin Lathlin-Bercier, 25, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, ventured into battle in Ukraine against invading Russian forces soon after […]
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Premier Cochrane issues statement on the passing of Chief Edward Sangris
November 1, 2023 Premier Cochrane issued the following statement today on the passing of Chief Edward Sangris: “I, along with residents of N’dilo, Dettah, Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories, am saddened to hear of the passing of Chief Edward (Eddie) Sangris. “I remember Chief Eddie from when we were children, and he would travel from […]
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BCAFN Regional Chief Terry Teegee Statement on Passing of Sergeant Michael Archibald Leo, Tayus
Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat Nation) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation) – Regional Chief Terry Teegee of the BC Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) extends his deepest condolences to the family, friends and community of Sergeant Michael Leo, Tayus, who suddenly passed away on October 13, 2023. Sergeant Leo’s unwavering commitment and dedication were evident throughout his remarkable 34- […]
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BCAFN Mourns Passing of Respected First Nations Leader Mel Bevan
October 16, 2023 (Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC) — The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) is deeply saddened by the passing of the revered and highly respected First Nations leader Mel Bevan (Sm’ooygeet Satsan). Throughout his extensive career, he demonstrated unwavering dedication to his community, Kitselas, and Tsimshian Nation, contributing as a […]
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UBCIC Honours the Life of Chief Mel Bevan
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/ Vancouver, B.C. – October 12, 2023) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) expresses our most profound and heartfelt condolences to the Bevan family and the community of Kitselas on the passing of formerly elected and Hereditary Chief Melville (Mel) Bevan. He will be remembered as a […]
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Renowned Kitselas Advocate and Chief Councillor Sm’ooyget Satsan, Also Known as Mel Bevan, has Passed Away – CFNR
Oct 12, 2023 Renowned Indigenous rights advocate and former Kitselas Chief Councillor Sm’oogyet Satsan, also known as Mel Bevan, has passed away. Bevan also served as councillor, Band Manager, and Chief Treaty Negotiator for the Nation during a political career spanning six decades. He was also key to the founding of numerous Indigenous-focused organizations in […]
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NAN Mourns Passing of Arlene Slipperjack, Long-serving Chief of Whitewater Lake First Nation
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, shares heartfelt condolences on the passing of long-serving Whitewater Lake First Nation Chief Arlene Slipperjack: “We are very saddened with the news this weekend that our dear colleague Chief Arlene Slipperjack has begun her journey to the Spirit […]
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Condolences to the family of Dr. Noah Carpenter, M.D.; IRC honours the accomplishment of becoming first Inuit/Inuvialuit doctor and a long surgical practice of medicine
September 27th, 2023 Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) is remembering the great success and strong determination of Dr. Noah Carpenter from Ikaahuk (Sachs Harbour), son of Ada and Atjgaliaq Fred Carpenter. Noah is believed to be the first ever Inuvialuk to become a M.D., to then push even farther into medicine becoming a leading General Surgeon […]
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