Tina House

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A look at Vancouver-Quadra in Musqueam territory in B.C.

1 month ago | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

Wade Grant’s headquarters is buzzing with activity from volunteers who are working to make him the next federal representative of a riding in Vancouver. “We are building so much momentum in Vancouver Quadra (car honking) thank you all for your volunteerism get out there and win this race,” Wade Grant tells the volunteers. “Let’s go.”Grant is from Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver. The riding sits within the borders of his territory.
Indigenous leaders, scientists send warnings about climate crisis

2 months ago | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

More than 100 scientists, Indigenous leaders and community members are in Vancouver to discuss the latest dire warnings about the climate crisis. The climate action conference is being organized by the First Nations Summit – an Indigenous political organization. “I want to say to all Indigenous people on the coast in British Columbia or in any area that are effected by the ocean, you can’t wait to prepare,” said Hugh Braker, executive member of the FNS.
Indigenous Juno Award winners from the 2025

2 months ago | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

The 2025 Juno Awards were handed out over the weekend. From the orange carpet to the big stage and historic wins, Indigenous talent from across the country shined bright. The Juno Awards handed out the bulk of its trophies at a non-televised bash in Vancouver Saturday.
Residential school denialism law needed to quell doubters: FNLC

2 months ago | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

The First Nations Leadership Council in British Columbia is pushing Canada to enact a law that would ban people from publicly denying the experience of residential school survivors.
Hereditary chief Bill Wilson dies over the weekend

Jan 27, 2025 | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

Bill Wilson, a hereditary chief and the father of former cabinet minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, has died. Wilson-Raybould announced his death on social media, saying her father’s life was “one of leadership and striving to make change.”Wilson helped get Indigenous title to land and treaty rights enshrined in the Constitution. He once told Pierre Elliott Trudeau that his daughters, Jody and Kory, would become prime ministers one day.
Chelsea Poorman family welcomes investigation into police

Jan 21, 2025 | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

The Office of the Police Complaints Commission (OPCC) in British Columbia says it’s investigating the Vancouver police officers for neglect of duty because of how they handled the case of Chelsea Poorman. The family said they welcome the investigation. “For myself I just want them to realize that everybody should be treated equally, especially the families who are going through the loss going through the agony of not knowing where their loved ones are,” said Sheila Poorman, Chelsea’s mother.
Indigenous girl says she was racially profiled at B.C. mall

Nov 15, 2024 | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

A video uploaded to social media shows a visibly Indigenous 16-year-old girl being surrounded and detained by six security guards at a shopping mall in Surrey, B.C.The guards eventually force her to the floor. One has their knee in her back and neck. “What are you doing to her man,” one person can be heard shouting on the video. “You’re hurting her.”According to the family, she was with two non-Indigenous friends at the time.
Certification hearing starts for Indigenous off reserve kids in care

Oct 7, 2024 | aptnnews.ca | Leanne Sanders |Tina House

A certification hearing is underway at the Supreme Court of British Columbia on a class action brought on behalf of all off-reserve Indigenous children in British Columbia who were removed from their homes and taken into care since 1992. Lawyers representing them say many were taken away from their culture, families and many were abused.
Victims' families lose bid to fight Pickton evidence destruction

Jul 24, 2024 | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

Family members of the victims of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton are once again left disappointed in their fight for justice. They learned last week they were denied status at court proceedings on the B.C. RCMP’s plan to destroy evidence gathered during the investigation. Justice Frits Verhoeven of B.C. Supreme Court ruled against the families’ application for standing on July 17. Lorelei Williams, whose young cousin Tanya Holyk was one of Pickton’s victims, says the judge made a mistake.
Decriminalization of certain drugs under review say feds

Apr 29, 2024 | aptnnews.ca | Tina House

The federal minister for addictions and mental health says it’s too early to draw conclusions about drug decriminalization after British Columbia asked Ottawa to scale back its pilot to help curb concerns over public drug use. Ya’ara Saks noted Monday that the province is only a year into its three-year pilot project, which began in early 2023.