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On Aug. 2, Nuu-chah-nulth-aht and the companies they do business with gathered at the Alberni Golf Course to raise money for this year's Tlu-piich Games which will start on Aug. 7. Regular golfers and those who had never golfed before shared some fun, a dinner, and took part in a live and silent…

The Assembly of First Nations held its election for the position of national chief on July 18. Eight candidates entered the race, including incumbent Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, and over three voting rounds the chiefs whittled the numbers down to one. They chose to give A-in-chut a renewed mandate.…

Day One of the Assembly of First Nations was filled with reports from the Tri-Councils (Women's, Youth and Elders), Awards and recognitions, and a candidates forum where delegates could hear from the eight candidates running for the position of national chief.

Photos by Debora Steel

On July 7, Uchucklesaht Tribe members traveled to their main village site, Elhlateese, to celebrate the completion of their new power generating system. The system was built under the Remote Community Electrification Program, which offers BC Hydro electricity services to communities …

The Vast Centre Alternative Adult and Choices school programs celebrated academic achievement in the face of challenges, hardships and obstacles with a graduation ceremony at the Capital Theatre on June 13. About 100 students this year were eligible to cross the stage to receive their…

The Atleo team held a fundraiser June 3 to support Shawn A-in-chut Atleo's re-election bid in the upcoming vote for Assembly of First Nations national chief to be held in Toronto July 18. The salmon barbecue with silent and live auctions took place at Vancouver Island University at the Shq'…

 On May 24 at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre on Squamish territory in North Vancouver, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo launched his campaign for re-election. The vote will take place in Toronto on July 18, a part of the AFN assembly July 17 to 19.

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On May 23, the new Tseshaht Nation council was sworn into office at the Tseshaht Cultural Centre. Hugh Braker was also chosen as chief councillor.

Photos By Debora Steel

The artwork of residential school children who attended Alberni Indian Residential School was on display at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission regional event in Victoria. The exhibit was opened on April 12. 47 works were danced into the cleansed space at The Empress Hotel by 47 Nuu-…

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission set up camp in Victoria holding statement gathering hearings on April 13 and 14. Opening ceremonies included a procession of dignitaries--the three commissioners Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild, National Chief Shawn Atleo, President…

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission set up camp in Victoria holding statement gathering hearings on April 13 and 14. Opening ceremonies included a procession of dignitaries--the three commissioners Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild, National Chief Shawn Atleo, …