Press Coverage

Snuneymuxw in the News

Here you will find News stories and Press Coverage concerning the Nation.

Tue. May. 15/12

Recognizing Treaty will Benefit all of Nanaimo

I recently attended the Douglas Treaties conference and have to say that as a conversation regarding treaties this was most enlightening.

Mon. May. 14/12

Conference Highlights Treaty Issues

The Pre-Confederation Treaties of Vancouver Island Conference opened Thursday morning with more than 300 Canadian Aboriginal leaders, scholars and politicians converging on Nanaimo.

Sat. May. 12/12

Douglas Treaties Conference Wraps up at VIU in Nanaimo

An "out-of-season" hunting trip near Old Nanaimo Lakes Road five decades ago led to one of the greatest precedent-setting wins for the Douglas Treaty tribes.

Wed. Apr. 4/12

Atleo tells Nanaimo crowd treaties must be respected

Shawn Atleo, the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, said he wants to see "new life" breathed into the Douglas Treaty and all other treaties with First Nations across Canada.

Thu. Mar. 22/12

New generation of First Nation leaders in Nanaimo for big conferences

As the fastest-growing population group in Canada, aboriginal youth will wield significant power to help their communities, young leaders say.

Wed. Mar. 21/12

Courts must make final decisions on water issue

We would like to strongly object to the tone of your editorial. It is offensive not only to Chief Doug White but to our whole community.

Tue. Mar. 20/12

City’s advertisement just a bullying tactic

The large ad placed in the March 17 News Bulletin by Mayor John Ruttan looks to me like a show of power, even bullying power, over Chief Doug White and his Snuneymuxw council.

Mon. Mar. 19/12

Lawyer highlights court cases and the Douglas Treaties

Louise Mandell, Q.C., will speak at Vancouver Island University March 20 on Litigating the Douglas Treaties.

Thu. Mar. 15/12

First Nations own the water under our laws

Harmac does not own the Nanaimo Lakes. Nor does Island Timberlands own Jump Lake, our city water source.

Fri. Mar. 9/12

Snuneymuxw continue to deal with water woes

First Nation dealing with major concerns at their reserve near Cedar.

Thu. Mar. 8/12

Nation asserts its water rights in Nanaimo

Snuneymuxw First Nation Chief Douglas White has stated, “For half a century (the water rights held by Harmac) has been dispossessed of us."

Wed. Mar. 7/12

Nanaimo's water supply issue heads to court

The Snuneymuxw First Nation is proceeding with court action as the City of Nanaimo tries to secure a future water supply.

Tue. Mar. 6/12

Mayor Ruttan Breaks Public Promise

The Snuneymuxw First Nation is proceeding with its legal actions concerning NFP water licenses.

Mon. Feb. 27/12

Funding delays remediation of mould danger reserves

Mouldy reserve homes in Canada are amounting to a national crisis and First Nations in Nanoose and Nanaimo are not immune.

Fri. Feb. 24/12

Residential school probe urges education for healing

Residential school survivor Kim Good, of the Snuneymuxw First Nation near Nanaimo, B.C., wipes away tears as she listens to Truth and Reconciliation Commission Chair

Thu. Feb. 16/12

Snuneymuxw chief speaks out in Ottawa

Snuneymuxw Chief Doug White spoke to the federal Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples on Wednesday, February 16.

Tue. Feb. 14/12

Water supply solution slipping away

Nanaimo has known for years it’s a collective water glutton.

Tue. Feb. 7/12

City is Backpedaling

Chief White came out swinging, saying he would take legal action to protect a resource that belongs to his people. The city is now backpedaling in an effort to calm the waters.