William Nikolakis News Today

For the first time in over 100 years, Kukpi7 (Chief) Hillary Adam of the Stswecem'c Xget'tem First Nation can now walk freely across a vast swath of his people's traditional territory.

Fire experts in British Columbia are urging the province to support a movement by Indigenous groups to reclaim their roles as fire keepers in an effort to control devastating wildfires. Experts point to other fire-ravaged places on the planet that are using fire to fight fire at a rate that's leaving Canada behind.

The Gathering Voices Society wins a Land Use and Conservation award for their work revitalizing Indigenous wildfire practices.

First Nations want authority to manage wildfire risks, including the right to carry out controlled burns.