Gitxsan First News Today

Dale Culver died in police custody in northern B.C. in 2017. Almost six years later, two RCMP officers have been charged with manslaughter and three others with obstruction of justice. Now, Culver's family is waiting for their day in court.

Warren Clarmont Director, Indigenous Cancer Control, BC Cancer | Member of the Gitanmaax Band of the Gitxsan First Nation

The family of an Indigenous man who died after being arrested by RCMP more than six years ago say they were upset to learn long-awaited court appearances for the officers charged in his death have been put over until later in the spring.

The family of an Indigenous man who died after being arrested by RCMP nearly six years ago are welcoming criminal charges against five officers but say they can't understand why it took half a decade for the charges to be laid.

Warren Clarmont, Director, Indigenous Cancer Control, BC Cancer | Member of the Gitanmaax Band of the Gitxsan First Nation

The British Columbia government says a proposed copper and gold mine on a First Nation's territory will not be given an environmental assessment certificate, citing potential risks to water quality and fish.