Press Coverage

Snuneymuxw in the News

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

Colliery Dams: reprieve could happen

Fri. Aug. 2/13

Discussions between city and Snuneymuxw may mean waiting until next year for work get going

Progress on Colliery Dams

Tue. Jul. 30/13

Since reconvening the 30-day process to exhaust all possible options and considerations for the Middle and Lower Colliery Dams before awarding a tender for removal of both structures, the City of Nanaimo and the Snuneymuxw First Nation have been working closely together to make progress.

First Nations should realize the AFN backs our treaty ambitions

Wed. Jul. 17/13

Media outlets have been having a heyday reporting on the apparent conflict amongst First Nations regarding the implementation of historic treaties.

Provinces gives VIU funding for aboriginal programs

Wed. Jul. 17/13

Vancouver Island University will receive more than $550,000 in provincial funding for aboriginal programs and activities, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell announced Friday.

Campaign gains steam for Manson's induction to hall

Wed. Jul. 17/13

Support to have Snuneymuxw First Nation soccer star Harry Manson inducted into various hall of fames across the country continues to grow.

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

Tue. Nov. 6/12

Failed talks over privatization of marina were the last straw for Doug White

Snuneymuxw First Nation may develop Newcastle cultural centre

Fri. Oct. 5/12

The Snuneymuxw First Nation is studying the possibility of building an interpretative and culture centre on Newcastle Island.

Artist’s inspiration in First Nation past

Tue. Jul. 31/12

Many people have seen Noel Brown’s art around Nanaimo and may not have realized it.

Chief rips 'Empire Days' moniker

Tue. May. 29/12

Snuneymuxw leader says annual Nanaimo heritage celebration could be called 'Stolen Land Days'

Recognizing Treaty will Benefit all of Nanaimo

Tue. May. 15/12

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

Conference Highlights Treaty Issues

Mon. May. 14/12

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

Douglas Treaties Conference Wraps up at VIU in Nanaimo

Sat. May. 12/12

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.

Atleo tells Nanaimo crowd treaties must be respected

Wed. Apr. 4/12

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.

Thousands of dead salmon discarded in Nanaimo River

Thu. Dec. 8/11

Snuneymuxw joins forces with university

Thu. Dec. 8/11

Snuneymuxw collaboration with local University for our Treaty upcoming conference

Native community resists Clark’s coal-mine cajoling

Thu. Dec. 8/11

A recent article in the Globe & Mail regarding economic development and the need for first nations' approval.

First Nations fearful of B.C. salmon disaster

Wed. Nov. 2/11

A salmon virus identified in the central B.C. coast has reportedly now been found in Fraser River salmon, fueling Nanaimo First Nations fears of a looming disaster with B.C. salmon.