Funding available for projects to improve B.C. First Nations quality of life
The fund supports First Nations in their efforts to promote well-being, improve the quality of life for members and reduce poverty at the community and national levels.
Category: Indigenous
PHOTOS: Tree of Prayer planted for those facing addiction in Merritt
“This is a tree of prayer now. Anyone can come here even if they’re struggling … or they are having a good day.”
A day in the life of former logger Jonathan Holmes
The art of logging for many might be described as the skillful process of cutting down and...
Local Indigenous author’s memoir subject of library talk
The Merritt Library and Friends of the Library teamed up to organize the event, which will combine...
B.C. government adds more funding to aid communities’ emergency plans
First Nations’ communities and local governments are receiving additional funding from the B.C....
Soundtrack of a small town, Bobby Garcia entertains the community
Born and raised in Merritt, Bobby Garcia has been belting his voice out around the Nicola Valley since he was a kid.
B.C. announces Indigenous climate-resilience pilot program
On July 20, the government of British Columbia announced the creation of an Indigenous climate-resilience and capacity-building pilot program across the province.
Council waives fingerprint fee for Indigenous name reclamation
Merritt City Council passed an amendment to the Fees and Charges Bylaw 2355 during their regular June 13 meeting, waiving the fingerprinting fee for Indigenous persons in the Merritt area reclaiming their ancestral name.
Local bands receive provincial climate adaptation funding
The provincial government has announced that it will provide funding for nine community risk-reduction and climate-adaptation projects throughout B.C., including a six figure project in the Nicola Valley.
Indigenous History Month an opportunity for learning and reflection
It takes more than one month to familiarize oneself with a nation’s culture and history, but National Indigenous History Month is a good start for those who want to learn about how Canada’s Indigenous population persevered through centuries of colonialism.
Nlaka’pamux artist takes on a variety of mediums
Nlaka’pamux artist Leonard George has lived on the Coldwater Reserve outside of Merritt for most of his life, but some of the influence for his contemporary art comes from well beyond the borders of the Nicola Valley.
NVIT awards more than $30,000 in awards between two campuses
During two recent award ceremonies at its Merritt and Burnaby campuses, the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology divvied up more than $30,000 in scholarships and bursaries between 40 of its students.
Local Indigenous veteran lives a life of service
Despite retiring several years ago, Grand Chief Percy Joe is not slowing down, and continues to advocate for First Nations veterans across Canada.
NVIT co-operative education program gets funding boost
A series of partnerships between the provincial government and 13 public post-secondary institutions will increase the schools’ capacity for work-integrated learning experiences, including the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology’s co-op program.
Nicola Canford’s Traditional Calming Space brings serenity to students
The Herald recently had a chance to catch up with Burt Bergmann, principal of Lower Nicola’s Nicola Canford Elementary School, to see the Traditional Calming Space on their school grounds, which has been in operation for about three years.
NVIT holds historic graduation ceremonies
Kicking off graduation season in Merritt for 2023, the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) held its graduation ceremony at its Eagles Perch campus on Friday (June 9).
Provincial funding assists First Nations in implementing UNDRIP recommendations
New funding is available for First Nations across B.C. to support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which became law in British Columbia at the end of 2019.
GALLERY: SD58 ‘Water is Life’ Powwow
The tenth annual School District 58 Powwow took place at Shulus Arbor on Wednesday, May 24.
Nicola Valley Community Justice Service Society showcasing new location
The Nicola Valley Community Justice Service Society (NVCJSS) has moved to a new address at 1999 Garcia Street to increase their visibility and continue to offer their long-standing services.
Long awaited monument honouring Indigenous veterans unveiled
The long anticipated unveiling of a new monument honouring First Nations veterans from the Nicola Valley took place in Shulus last weekend, with hundreds gathering to mark the occasion and pay tribute to those whose sacrifices often went unnoticed and unappreciated.
