News Items tag as: Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation

Highland Valley mine expansion caught in conflicting First Nations title claims
December 26, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The planned expansion of a massive mine near Logan Lake is caught in the crossfire as First Nations in the region claim rightful title to the land.
Province failed to consult Secwepemc First Nations for CN quarry expansion: Judge
October 15, 2021 - 6:30 AM

A B.C. judge has ruled that a provincial ministry should return to the negotiation table and consult with Secwepemc leaders before permitting a CN quarry to expand operations near the Thompson River.
New Kamloops market shines weekly spotlight on Indigenous artisans, farmers
August 07, 2020 - 8:00 AM
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A new farmers' and crafters' market in Kamloops is providing Indigenous artists and farmers an opportunity to share their products with the community.
Museum exhibit opens following naming of Jacko Lake as First Nation cultural heritage site
June 20, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS – An exhibition has opened at the Secwepemc Museum that reinforces the local First Nations intention to protect a unique cultural site and echoes opposition to the proposed Ajax mine.
Provincial and national organizations sign on to support Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation’s opposition to Ajax mine
April 01, 2017 - 1:44 PM

KAMLOOPS – Support for the Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation’s (SSN) opposition to the proposed KGHM Ajax mine is growing.
What Ajax Mine review extensions means for Kamloops city council
March 31, 2017 - 4:50 PM

KAMLOOPS - The restart of the Ajax Mine environmental review offers the city more time to decide whether or not to support it and opponents preparing to rally against it.
Some Kamloops councillors not swayed by First Nations opposition to Ajax Mine
March 06, 2017 - 8:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - The decision by the Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation hasn’t swayed any of the undecided city councillors on the the subject of the proposed Ajax Mine.
First Nations group has date set for decision on proposed Ajax Mine
February 24, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A decision is coming from one of the groups involved in the proposed Ajax Mine assessment process.
Kamloops First Nation discusses Ajax Mine proposal with federal environment minister
July 18, 2016 - 12:18 PM

KAMLOOPS - Local First Nations leaders met with the federal environment minister last week to discuss the proposed Ajax Mine.
Tk’emlúps chief criticizing Ajax environmental assessment process
May 07, 2016 - 9:30 AM

KAMLOOPS - A local First Nations chief says the province's environmental assessment for the proposed Ajax Mine is lacking.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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News Items tag as: Stk’emlupsemc te Secwepemc Nation

Highland Valley mine expansion caught in conflicting First Nations title claims

Province failed to consult Secwepemc First Nations for CN quarry expansion: Judge

New Kamloops market shines weekly spotlight on Indigenous artisans, farmers

Museum exhibit opens following naming of Jacko Lake as First Nation cultural heritage site

Provincial and national organizations sign on to support Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Nation’s opposition to Ajax mine

What Ajax Mine review extensions means for Kamloops city council

Some Kamloops councillors not swayed by First Nations opposition to Ajax Mine

First Nations group has date set for decision on proposed Ajax Mine

Kamloops First Nation discusses Ajax Mine proposal with federal environment minister

Tk’emlúps chief criticizing Ajax environmental assessment process

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