First Nation touts 'renewed commitment for meaningful collaboration' after Trans-Canada Highway blockade

First Nation touts 'renewed commitment for meaningful collaboration' after Trans-Canada Highway blockade

Splatsin Kupki7 Michael Christian says he is 'optimistic about this new chapter,' following the decision to end the two day blockade of the $260 million R.W. Bruhn Bridge replacement project. The chief of a Shuswap-area First Nation says he is "optimistic about this new chapter" following ...

Splatsin confirms 'successful negotiations' ends blockade in Sicamous

'The past few days have shown the strength of our voices'

B.C. NDP finally begins debate on controversial fast-track legislation as opposition continues to mount

Fast-track legislation has been decried by Indigenous groups, municipalities and environmental organizations due to power it gives cabinet

Indigenous blockade of Highway 1 bridge project at Sicamous continues

Splatsin and Splatsin Development Corporation initiated blockade over concerns about Indigenous participation in upgrade project

B.C. First Nation blocks construction of bridge replacement project

A First Nation in B.C.'s Interior is blocking access to the R.W. Bruhn Bridge construction site along the Trans-Canada Highway in Sicamous, B.C., over the alleged exclusion of its workers and businesses from the government-funded infrastructure project.

First Nations blockade continues at Hwy. 1 Sicamous bridge, over workers' rights

'This action follows months of failed attempts to secure fair and meaningful participation for Indigenous contractors and workers'