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Check here to see recent News stories for our Nation, Announcements and Community Activity. Our new website is designed to be a hub of activity keeping you in touch with all things Snuneymuxw.

Jan. 30/15

Community Celebrates Health Centre Achievements At AGM

Health Centre Celebrates!

Jan. 16/15

Community Building Project - Updated January 16

Dec. 19/14

How to Contact Nanaimo Support Services

Snuneymuxw First Nation Health Centre has provided this valuable information for members.

Nov. 17/14

A letter from William Yoachim - UPDATED

Oct. 24/14

Introduction from your New Health Administrator

Sep. 25/14

The Circle of Courage with Dr Brokenleg

Dr. Martin Brokenleg, a Lakota Elder and psychologist gave us a gift when he presented to us on September 8th at the Longhouse kitchen.

Jul. 4/14

Congratulations Darcy Good

Year End Celebration concluding the school year

Jul. 4/14

HEALTH CENTRE IS ACCREDITED!

Jun. 20/14

Snuneymuxw ‘Our Dreams Matter Too’ Walk for Wellness Event

Jun. 9/14

Letter from Chief Wesley: Complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Commission

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Home Guide for Community Disasters and Emergencies Now Available

Important updates from Social Development

HOUSING NOTICE

Cold Weather Checklist

Wood Stove Safety

Building Project Update

Housing Assessments

IMPORTANT Message for Dog Owners

Harry Manson Inducted into Hall of Fame

Health Centre AGM

2015 Junior All Native Basketball Tournament

Wild Animal Sightings

Snuneymuxw Chief & Council Invites Snuneymuxw members to Honour Sqwulutsutun Bill Yoachim

Recent Blog Entries

Hucycha siem from the family of Late Buzz Seward

Fri. Jan. 30/15

Nanaimo Native Victory Chapel - Church Service

Fri. Jan. 16/15

To All SFN Social Assistance Recipients - UPDATED January 16

Fri. Dec. 19/14

Recent Press Coverage

Resurrected treaty made history

Mon. Jan. 5/15

Top 10 news stories of 2014

Mon. Jan. 5/15

New Nanimo city council is officially sworn in

Tue. Dec. 2/14

'Forgotten' indigenous soccer star to be inducted into national Hall of Fame UPDATED

Fri. Nov. 7/14

VIU Totem Pole Project

Wed. Oct. 29/14

Yoachim seeking city seat

Tue. Sep. 23/14

Mentoring youth has been key to Yoachim's work

Mon. Aug. 11/14

Four carvers selected to create two totem poles at university

Mon. May. 12/14

Snuneymuxw engage with B.C. Hydro in cultural dialogue over petroglyph damage

Tue. Apr. 29/14

Students get aboriginal teaching in curriculum

Tue. Apr. 29/14

Indigenous radio show launches next month

Tue. Apr. 29/14

Erralyn Thomas - Law school, treaty work, politics

Tue. Apr. 29/14

Portable turned into a special 'Gathering Place'

Tue. Apr. 29/14

Colliery dams - Engineering costs up

Mon. Feb. 24/14

Wesley returns as Snuneymuxw chief

Fri. Feb. 7/14

$1.7-M project a boon for the SFN

Thu. Feb. 6/14

Trust in coach paying off

Thu. Feb. 6/14

Nanaimo's 20 Most Powerful People

Thu. Feb. 6/14

Whopping $23M announced for RDN projects

Thu. Feb. 6/14

Councillor mentioned in Faces to watch in 2014

Thu. Feb. 6/14

Wesley sworn in as SFN Chief

Wed. Feb. 5/14

Wesley returns as SFN chief following tight ballot

Mon. Dec. 9/13

Connection to aboriginal culture helps Nanaimo students succeed

Thu. Nov. 28/13

City organization earns special praise despite damning report from provincial watchdog

Thu. Nov. 28/13

UN official to review SFN's fight for treaty acknowledgement

Mon. Oct. 28/13

Eli Wyse - Fighting for a better life

Wed. Oct. 2/13

Geraldine Manson earns appointment as Elder-in-Residence at VIU

Mon. Sep. 30/13

Colliery Dams society watching

Fri. Aug. 2/13

Colliery Dams reservoir place to swim

Fri. Aug. 2/13

Colliery Dams: reprieve could happen

Fri. Aug. 2/13

Progress on Colliery Dams

Tue. Jul. 30/13

Campaign gains steam for Manson's induction to hall

Wed. Jul. 17/13

First Nations should realize the AFN backs our treaty ambitions

Wed. Jul. 17/13

Provinces gives VIU funding for aboriginal programs

Wed. Jul. 17/13

Snuneymuxw Chief Doug White honoured with award from VIU

Wed. Jun. 5/13

First Nations group outraged at destruction of ancient rock art sites

Fri. May. 10/13

Ancient petroglyphs destroyed in British Columbia

Fri. May. 10/13

Ancient Nanaimo-area petroglyph accidentally destroyed by B.C. Hydro contractor

Fri. May. 10/13

Nanaimo area First Nation outraged over damage to ancient rock carvings

Fri. May. 10/13

CHEK TV coverage of Petroglyph damage

Fri. May. 10/13

Land Transferred to Snuneymuxw

Thu. Apr. 4/13

Community leaders gather to discuss racism

Thu. Apr. 4/13

IR#4 Connects to City Water

Wed. Mar. 6/13

Nanaimo Idle No More protesters pledge further demonstrations

Tue. Jan. 15/13

Snuneymuxw Rallies Against Marina Plan

Wed. Jan. 9/13

'Tired of the disrespect', Snuneymuxw chief launches new strategy

Tue. Nov. 6/12

Agreement Reached for Water Project

Wed. Oct. 24/12

Snuneymuxw First Nation Frustrated Over Progress of Treaty Negotiations

Tue. Oct. 16/12

Snuneymuxw First Nation may develop Newcastle cultural centre

Fri. Oct. 5/12

Artist’s inspiration in First Nation past

Tue. Jul. 31/12

Chief rips 'Empire Days' moniker

Tue. May. 29/12

Recognizing Treaty will Benefit all of Nanaimo

Tue. May. 15/12

Conference Highlights Treaty Issues

Mon. May. 14/12

Douglas Treaties Conference Wraps up at VIU in Nanaimo

Sat. May. 12/12

Atleo tells Nanaimo crowd treaties must be respected

Wed. Apr. 4/12

Native community resists Clark’s coal-mine cajoling

Thu. Dec. 8/11

Thousands of dead salmon discarded in Nanaimo River

Thu. Dec. 8/11

Snuneymuxw joins forces with university

Thu. Dec. 8/11

First Nations fearful of B.C. salmon disaster

Wed. Nov. 2/11

Nanaimo's 'Auntie Ellen' receives Order of B.C.

Sat. Sep. 24/11

Snuneymuxw councillor Jeff Thomas mourned

Fri. Jun. 24/11

Geocachers find burial site near Nanaimo

Mon. Apr. 25/11

More Nation members, but no more money

Wed. Apr. 6/11

Around the Salish Sea - March 2011

Wed. Mar. 16/11

Snuneymuxw housing benefits from federal funding

Fri. Mar. 4/11

A Look Back AT NmTC News From 2010

Sat. Jan. 1/11

Snuneymuxw Chief gives fish-farm protesters a history lesson

Thu. May. 13/10

Traditional foods get a modern meaning

Wed. May. 12/10

Former Snuneymuxw Chief’s experience put to good use

Thu. Apr. 1/10

Elsie Paul honoured with a degree

Wed. Mar. 3/10

New Chief Doug carries on the White family legacy

Wed. Mar. 3/10

Protecting the Torch

Wed. Mar. 3/10

Olympic Torch comes to Vancouver Island

Sat. Oct. 31/09

Canoes traveled to Suquamish

Mon. Oct. 5/09

Housing Projects Update

Mon. Oct. 5/09

Honouring Chief Viola Wyse

Mon. Oct. 5/09

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