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“We unequivocally support the recommendations of the Wet’suwet’en Ts’ako ze’ and Skiy ze’ in their letter to you on the widespread and deadly racism and discrimination experienced by Indigenous peoples in the health care system in B.C.,”  the letter states.  “As health professionals working on the frontlines, we see first hand the brunt of the devastation caused to communities by the dual public health emergencies of the climate crisis and COVID-19 pandemic — which both disproportionately impact Indigenous communities.” The online support follows the release of a lett...

Tsartlip First Nation territory doubles in size after traditional land returned by B.C. government The Tsartlip First Nation took possession of the 78-hectare former Woodwynn Farm property on the Saanich Peninsula on Dec. 16. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 21, 2020 4:00 PM PT | Last Updated: December 22, 2020 The Tsartlip First Nation took possession of the former Woodwynn Farm property on the Saanich Peninsula on Dec. 16, after the provincial government and Tsartlip signed a historic agreement to transfer the land to the Nation.(Province of B.C.) A large chunk of farmland on south...

The growing nation, which is running out of space for housing, recreational and cultural activities, says the land is welcome. “Our nation is excited to acquire this property to expand our land base for our membership,” Chief Don Tom said in a statement Thursday. “Acquiring this property almost doubles the amount of land we currently have, so we can begin to plan for current and future generations to support our growing population. We recognize the importance of stewardship to ensure the environment of this land is sustainable.” Tsartlip First Nation bought the property, which is in t...

  VICTORIA -- The return of a large parcel of land to a First Nation on the Saanich Peninsula is being hailed as a historic gesture to heal long-festering colonial wounds. The Tsartlip First Nation took possession this week of the former Woodwynn Farm property on West Saanich Road.  The 78-hectare plot of land was once used by the First Nation for hunting, farming and other activities.  "At one time, our people hunted and fished up and down this coast. My grandfather grew fruit and vegetables here,” said Tsartlip elder Paul Sam in a statement Thursday. “But our people were outnum...

Reasonable people who want to have a toe in the pool of treat stick with, to defend. >> but you're saying, david. >> i don't think they can do it. >> you're saying going full mulvaney still allows senate republicans to look less counterfactual? >> to a certain degree. i don't think they're going to go full mulvaney because full mulvaney is a 360 whirling deserve dervish, because they change every moment the white house position. i think john is right and other people have said this. they'll find a way to create a certain degree of distance from the chaos. >> right. >> of the trump defense. >> ...