Island First Nations declare state of emergency over opioid crisis, mental health
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council says funding is needed to support overwhelmed workers in their communities and to build ...
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'We are losing too many people': B.C. First Nations declare state of emergency over opioid crisis
On Thursday, the tribal council representing 14 First Nations along the west coast of Vancouver Island, declared a state of ...
B.C. First Nations declare state of emergency due to toxic drug deaths in communities
The council is now calling on the provincial and federal governments and health authorities to resource strategies that take swift and meaningful action to combat the drug crisis.
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Island First Nations say little support available in face of mental health, opioid crises
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) has declared a state of emergency in all 14 of its member First Nations due to a ...
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B.C. and First Nations reach deal to sell 2,600 condos at 60% of market value
An agreement between First Nations and the British Columbia government will see thousands of homes made available in ...
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B.C. First Nations declare state of emergency over opioid crisis and mental health
Getting a bed at one of British Columbia's drug detoxification facilities is like winning the lottery, the vice-president on ...
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
A high-powered U.N. advisory body says global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and is urging the United ...
US to host first AI safety network summit as nations seek alignment on policy
Several nations agreed to establish safety centers and agencies to develop AI policy that will coordinate with similar groups ...
B.C., First Nations partner to build ‘attainable’ below-market homes in Vancouver
The proposal is to build 2,600 homes for sale to middle-income British Columbians at 60 per cent of market price.
New Zealand’s army chief: Pacific nations need tailored military training
New Zealand’s army chief, Maj. Gen. Rose King, has highlighted the challenges Pacific Island nations face with foreign ...
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MPs discuss deaths of First Nations people by police in emergency debate
MPs held an emergency debate on a string of deaths of First Nations people during interactions with Canadian police forces.
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B.C. helps finance First Nations-led housing development in Vancouver
He estimated there would be about $640 million in loans. Priority will be given to first-time homebuyers, he said. “Today, ...