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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 14h
Annual 350-km canoe trek reconciles First Nations generations a stroke at a time ❤️ www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Trek between Ottawa, Montreal builds reconciliation between generations | CBC News
The Mamu Nikantetau Expedition, an annual 10-day, 350-kilometre canoe/walking trek between Ottawa and Montreal, is designed to foster reconciliation and reconnection among elders and youth of sever...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Events to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Vancouver Island 🧡🧡 www.timescolonist.com/local-news/r...
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Reconciliation events important amid rising denialism, says Sooke walk organizer
Sooke walk, South Island Powwow, bike ride among many events marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Reconciliation events important amid rising denialism, says Sooke walk organizer 🧡🧡 www.timescolonist.com/local-news/r...
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Reconciliation events important amid rising denialism, says Sooke walk organizer
Sooke walk, South Island Powwow, bike ride among many events marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
New Vancouver Convention Centre space honours Orange Shirt Society 🧡🧡👇 surreynowleader.com/2026/09/27/n...
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New Vancouver Convention Centre space honours Orange Shirt Society - Surrey Now-Leader
The space will be open from Sept. 30 throughout the year
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Communities gather for Truth and Reconciliation in Vernon and Enderby 🧡🧡 saobserver.net/2026/09/22/c...
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Communities gather for Truth and Reconciliation in Vernon and Enderby - Salmon Arm Observer
Splatsin hosts orange shirt walk Wednesday, North Okanagan Friendship Centre ceremony honours survivors
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Meet Tsūtsū, a puppet helping teach Tahltan language in northern B.C. ❤️👇 Jeeneek (Tanya) Louie says she wants to help others reclaim the joy of speaking Tahltan www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Meet Tsūtsū, a puppet helping teach Tahltan language in northern B.C. | CBC News
A Tahltan language instructor in northern B.C. says she uses a puppet named after the Tahltan word for grandmother to make teaching and learning more joyful.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
District of Squamish delivers formal apology to Squamish Nation 👇 The apology took place in a private ceremony on Sept. 19, and will be followed by a public delivery on Sept. 30. www.squamishchief.com/in-the-commu...
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District of Squamish delivers formal apology to Squamish Nation
The apology took place in a private ceremony on Sept. 19, and will be followed by a public delivery on Sept. 30.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Come Toward the Fire Festival September 18, 19 & 20! ❤️❤️👇 www.cometowardthefire.com
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Tsawwassen First Nation welcomes back sacred object taken away a century ago 👇 The rock sculpture has been flown back from the Canadian Museum of History, near Ottawa www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Tsawwassen First Nation welcomes back sacred object taken away a century ago | CBC News
Sqəmáθia, a rock sculpture of a person about a foot and a half tall, was flown home from the Canadian Museum of History in Quebec.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Only known Coast Salish woolly dog pelt returns to B.C. after more than 160 years ❤️ 👇 cheknews.ca/only-known-w...
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Only known woolly dog pelt returns to B.C. after more than 160 years
The only known pelt of an extinct woolly dog, a species raised for its thick coat by Coast Salish and Makah peoples, has returned to British Columbia for the first time.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
At Come Toward the Fire Festival, singer-songwriter Logan Staats values connections—to both audiences and other Indigenous artists 👇 www.createastir.ca/articles/log...
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At Come Toward the Fire, singer-songwriter Logan Staats values connections—to both audiences and other Indigenous artists — Stir
The Mohawk musician’s career trajectory has taken him from bar shows to The Launch to Nashville, but he’s always stayed grounded in his Six Nations community
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre announces Sept. 30 programming for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡🧡 www.squamishchief.com/local-arts/s...
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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre announces Sept. 30 programming for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Various activities will also be offered during the month beforehand
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
K'ómoks and We Wai Kai First Nations sign protocol agreement 👇 Agreement lays foundation for cooperation between 2 nations with overlapping territory on Vancouver Island www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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K'ómoks and We Wai Kai First Nations on Vancouver Island sign protocol agreement | CBC News
The K'ómoks and We Wai Kai First Nations on mid-Vancouver Island say they have signed a historic protocol agreement as neighbouring nations.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
New Wolverine video game features Squamish Nation's language, B.C. locations ❤️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'More than just a cameo': New Wolverine video game features Squamish language, B.C. sites | CBC News
A sign featuring the Squamish Nation's language and several B.C. locations are on display in a new Wolverine video game that’s expected to draw millions of players globally.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Indigenous tourism operators say business is booming across Vancouver Island 👇 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Indigenous tourism operators say business is booming across Vancouver Island | CBC News
New research, conducted by the Angus Reid Institute and commissioned by Intrepid Travel, suggests fewer than half of British Columbians feel confident finding and choosing an Indigenous-led tourism ex...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
B.C. Treaty Commission to focus on issues of overlapping land claims www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...
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B.C. Treaty Commission to focus on issues of overlapping land claims
Treaty talks have sparked numerous lawsuits, complaints over how overlapping territory has been handled.
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 19/08/2026
Xulimut Benjamin Joseph is becoming fluent in Hul’q’umi’num with the help of his 3 mentors and FPCC’s Youth Empowered Speakers Program. 📖 Read the full story here: fpcc.ca/stories/sayi... #BCFirstNations #LanguageImmersion #LanguageLearning
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Hatley Castle, Victoria waterfront lands among properties proposed for First Nations treaty 👇 cheknews.ca/hatley-castl...
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Hatley Castle, Victoria waterfront lands among properties proposed for First Nations treaty
Five nations from Parksville to Victoria find themselves suddenly in the public spotlight after 22 years of largely under-the-radar treaty talks with the B.C. and federal governments.
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 13/08/2026
Are you interested in learning about or developing a language revitalization plan for your #BCFirstNations community? 👉🏾 Access the Language Revitalization Planning Toolkit and all our language toolkits by visiting, fpcc.ca/programs/fpcc-toolkits #LanguageRevitalization #LanguageLearning
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
‘We belong to each other’: Syilx prayer gatherings offer grounding as wildfires devastate Okanagan ❤️🙏 www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
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Syilx prayer gatherings offer grounding to devastated Okanagan
Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs brings us this story about the Syilx prayer gatherings that offer grounding as wildfires devastate Okanagan.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Upcoming award-winning Indigenous festival at UBC continues to grow 👇👇 www.vancouverisawesome.com/events-and-e...
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Upcoming award-winning Indigenous festival at UBC continues to grow
Juno-winner Aysanabee headlines the stage, amid three days full of events.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
How a volcanic landscape tells the story of Nisga'a history and resilience ❤️👇 Over 300 years after major eruption, lava beds remain a place where oral history and geology intersect www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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How a volcanic landscape tells the story of Nisga'a history and resilience | CBC News
The Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park preserves the story of a volcanic eruption that transformed the Nass Valley and the oral histories that have carried its lessons for generations.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Chippewas of the Thames to build 150-bed addiction and mental health treatment centre 👇👇 New centre aims to blend Indigenous and Western care practices www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Chippewas of the Thames to build 150-bed addiction and mental health treatment centre | CBC News
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is building a new 150-bed addiction and mental health treatment centre that will blend both Indigenous and Western practices to treat upwards of 900 people per yea...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Concerns brew that Etsy fur ban could impact Indigenous artisans 👇 hashilthsa.com/news/2026-07...
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Concerns brew that Etsy fur ban could impact Indigenous artisans | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper
A First Nations chief in Newfoundland and Labrador is calling on the popular online marketplace Etsy to reverse an upcoming ban on the sale of natural fur products on its site. The ban, scheduled to c...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Tsleil-Waututh Nation sees early success after finishing shoreline restoration project 👇👇 Plants and animals are returning to the shoreline following a $10-million project to protect against erosion. www.nsnews.com/in-the-commu...
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation sees early success after finishing shoreline restoration project
Plants and animals are returning to the shoreline following a $10-million project to protect against erosion.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Blueberry River First Nations aims to restore land through native plant orchard 👇 Orchard grows seedlings for re-vegetation projects at industrial sites www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Blueberry River First Nations aims to restore land through native plant orchard | CBC News
Blueberry River First Nations in B.C. says its new native plant orchard will help restoration efforts on land ravaged by industry and wildfires, while creating economic and cultural opportunities for ...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
How Lax Kw'alaams First Nation is Combining Indigenous Knowledge and AI to Support Salmon Conservation 👇 techcouver.com/2026/07/13/l...
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How Lax Kw'alaams First Nation is Combining Indigenous Knowledge and AI to Support Salmon Conservation - Techcouver.com
Techcouver is an online publication providing real-time reporting and analysis of emerging technology news in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
From the 2010 Olympics to the World Cup, Vancouver has pioneered Indigenous inclusion ❤️👇👇 www.tsn.ca/wires/cp/art...
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From the 2010 Olympics to the World Cup, Vancouver has pioneered Indigenous inclusion
Vancouver’s goal was to ensure that the First Nations were at the table in the planning process for the World Cup, and ultimately provide a platform that brings awareness to the city’s Indigenous comm...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Wiiliideh Avenue — a true act of reconciliation❤️ yellowknifer.com/2026/07/06/r...
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Roy Erasmus: Wiiliideh Avenue — a true act of reconciliation - Yellowknifer
On June 20, I was at the ceremony to rename Franklin Avenue to Wiiliideh Avenue.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Canadian 'Little House on the Prairie' actors talk Indigenous representation in Netflix retelling 👇👇 www.ctvnews.ca/entertainmen...
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Canadian 'Little House on the Prairie' actors talk Indigenous representation in Netflix retelling
Actors in Netflix’s upcoming “Little House on the Prairie” series say the latest adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series was intentional about portraying its Indigenous characters with depth ...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Welcome to Secwepemcúl’ecw: New welcome sign unveiled in Williams Lake 👇👇 wltribune.com/2026/07/02/w...
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Welcome to Secwepemcúl’ecw: New welcome sign unveiled in Williams Lake - Williams Lake Tribune
The carved sign is located outside the Williams Lake Tourism Discovery Centre
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together returns Canada Day ❤️👇 www.squamishchief.com/local-arts/s...
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Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Squamish Together returns Canada Day
Folks can support local businesses and artists, all while celebrating Squamish’s cultural roots downtown this Canada Day.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Swiss collector eager to sell his collection of Indigenous artifacts back to communities 👇 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Swiss collector eager to sell his collection of Indigenous artifacts back to communities | CBC News
A Swiss collector who has amassed thousands of Indigenous artifacts says he is eager to have his collection repatriated back to the communities it has come from.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
While teams compete on the pitch, Indigenous communities across North America are sharing their cultures and traditions with World Cup visitors from around the globe. 👇👇 ictnews.org/sports/indig...
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Indigenous People represent off the pitch at the World Cup - ICT
Across the United States, Mexico and Canada, Indigenous people in host cities are taking part in World Cup festivities
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Big House opens in a moment more than 60 years in the making 👇 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Big House opens in a moment more than 60 years in the making | CBC News
The opening takes place more than 60 years after the two tribes, who are part of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw peoples, were amalgamated and relocated to the Tsulquate reserve on northern Vancouver Island from ...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Hundreds turn out for grand opening of urban reserve in Fort St. John 👇 Project is seen as economic boon for both Doig River First Nation and City of Fort St. John www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'A dream come true for all of us': Hundreds turn out for grand opening of urban reserve in Fort St. John | CBC News
The first urban reserve in northeastern B.C. is now officially open in Fort St. John. It allows the Doig River First Nation to generate income by running businesses in the space while paying the city ...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
The Puyallup Tribe is organizing programming, events, and fan zones in Seattle, Washington during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks the first time a Tribal Nation is formally represented at the World Cup. 👇👇 foodtank.com/news/2026/06...
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Spotlighting Traditional Culture, Language at the World Cup
The Puyallup Tribe is helping shape the tournament’s legacy through the celebration of culture, language, and environmental stewardship.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
With the FIFA World Cup underway in Vancouver, host First Nations hope the tournament marks a new chapter in their relationship with soccer's governing body. 👇👇 youtu.be/L8bfQ0hOuf0?...
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First Nations hope partnership with FIFA will enrich 2026 World Cup
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
‘Our culture being represented’: Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and Squamish Nations gear up to host FIFA World Cup 👇👇 www.vancouverisawesome.com/highlights/o...
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‘Our culture being represented’: Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations gear up for FIFA World Cup
Days before the first kickoff in Vancouver, the Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations share what they’ve been planning and designing for FIFA. Leaders say event involvement has been a step towards inter...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
City releases UNDRIP Annual Report highlighting progress and ongoing responsibilities vancouver.ca/news-calenda...
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City releases UNDRIP Annual Report highlighting progress and ongoing responsibilities
Today, the City of Vancouver released its 2025–2026 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Task Force Annual Report.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Mary Simon says serving as Governor General was the 'honour of a lifetime' ❤️ cheknews.ca/mary-simon-s...
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Mary Simon says serving as Governor General was the 'honour of a lifetime'
It was the "honour of a lifetime" to serve as the representative of the Crown in Canada for the past five years, outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said in a speech to parliamentarians on Wednesday.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
B.C. attorney general, Cowichan Nation lawyers welcome Supreme Court decision on N.B. case 👇 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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B.C. attorney general, lawyers for Cowichan Nation welcome Supreme Court decision to not hear N.B. case | CBC News
Both B.C.'s attorney general and lawyers for the Cowichan (Quw'utsun) Nation are welcoming the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to not hear a case out of New Brunswick that weighed in on Aboriginal ...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Canada's Building Trades Unions Launch Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan to Advance Opportunity, Partnership, and Accountability Across the Skilled Trades 👇 www.newswire.ca/news-release...
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Canada's Building Trades Unions Launch Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan to Advance Opportunity, Partnership, and Accountability Across the Skilled Trades
/CNW/ - Today, Canada's Building Trades Unions (CBTU) announced the release of its Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), a national, structured...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
New Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language school opens in Squamish Valley ❤️👇 Squamish Nation is taking big steps to revitalize their language on their home territory, paving the way for a 'new normal.' www.squamishchief.com/local-news/n...
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New Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language school opens in Squamish Valley
Squamish Nation is taking big steps to revitalize their language on their home territory, paving the way for a 'new normal.'
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
‘Shocking and reprehensible’: Squamish Nation warns Britannia Beach residents about fake eviction letter 👇 www.squamishchief.com/local-news/s...
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‘Shocking and reprehensible’: Squamish Nation warns Britannia Beach residents about fake eviction letter
The Squamish Nation has condemned what it calls a damaging hoax after fake letters surfaced in Britannia Beach purporting to reclaim jurisdiction and order residents off their property.
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The 11th annual Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation which starts in Fort Langley and goes to Mission over May 29, 30 and 31 🧡🧡👇 langleyadvancetimes.com/2026/05/17/1...
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11th annual Walk for Reconciliation starts in Fort Langley - Langley Advance Times
Walk scheduled over three days and culminates in Mission
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in British Columbia mineral claims case www.biv.com/news/supreme...
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Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in British Columbia mineral claims case
OTTAWA — British Columbia's Attorney General said her government may still bring forward legislation to amend key parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, even as the Supreme ...
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The return of B.C. First Nations’ territory: Despite recent gains, less than 1 per cent is in their hands 👇👇 vancouversun.com/feature/retu...
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The return of B.C. First Nations’ territory: Despite recent gains, less than 1 per cent is in their hands
All 25 First Nations have filed claims to assert Aboriginal title to lands, but none have launched court actions specifically for privately held land
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First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca · 08/05/2026
Sunday, May 10th is #MothersDay! 🌷 We honour all of the matriarchs and women in our lives who lead with love.❤️ 📲 Discover how to say ‘mom’ or ‘I love you’ in your First Nations language by using FirstVoices.com #FirstVoices #BCFirstNations #LanguageBack #LanguageRevitalization
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Reconciliation Matters @rec-matters.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Much-loved mural of Indigenous woman defaced on Red Dress Day set to be restored ❤️👇 cloverdalereporter.com/2026/05/07/m...
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Much-loved mural of Indigenous woman defaced on Red Dress Day set to be restored - Cloverdale Reporter
‘When incidents like this happen, we come together,’ says Skowkale Chief after mural vandalized
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