Traditional canoe or ‘xwaxwana’ carved from windfall cedar, 1st in B.C. for 100 years
Nicole Gavac2024-05-24T15:31:59+00:00Traditional canoe or ‘xwaxwana’ carved from windfall cedar, 1st in B.C. for 100 years By Amy Judd Global News May 20 2024
K’ómoks First Nation receives $256K for disaster planning, climate adaptation
Nicole Gavac2024-04-04T00:47:50+00:00K’ómoks First Nation receives $256K for disaster planning, climate adaptation By Terry Farrell Comox Valley Record March 22 2024
Press Release: B.C. enforcing the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act on K’ómoks Reserve
jordan templeman2024-02-14T23:14:51+00:00February 14, 2024 Comox Valley, BC For Immediate Release: B.C. enforcing the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act on K’ómoks Reserve The Province has moved forward with their next phase of enforcing the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act (CCLA). While they previously focused on off-reserve cannabis shops not compliant with the Act, as of late 2023, they are now prioritizing stores on First Nations lands across the province. Last month, the Province’s Community Safety Unit (CSU) visited the unregulated cannabis businesses on our Reserve. They shared educational materials about the CCLA and how to these businesses can become compliant with Section 119 [...]
K’ómoks First Nation Elder recognized for community contributions
Nicole Gavac2023-10-30T21:52:35+00:00K’ómoks First Nation Elder recognized for community contributions By Erin Haluschak Comox Valley Record October 28, 2023
Press Release: Action4Canada is not welcome in K’ómoks Territory. Events that promote hate, division, and racism have no place in our community
Nicole Gavac2023-10-26T20:34:14+00:00October 26, 2023 Comox Valley, BC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Action4Canada is not welcome in K’ómoks Territory. Events that promote hate, division, and racism have no place in our community. K’ómoks First Nation stands firmly against any form of racism, hate, and discrimination within our community. It has come to our attention that two events featuring Ms. Tanya Gaw and her organization, Action4Canada, are raising significant concerns. One event is scheduled at the Bay Community Church in Comox tonight on October 26, and another at Living Waters Fellowship Church in Black Creek on October 27. We vehemently denounce any actions that perpetuate [...]
Island First Nations hope new forestry partnership will see economic development
Nicole Gavac2023-10-30T21:44:28+00:00Island First Nations hope new forestry partnership will see economic development By Justin Waddell My Comox Valley Now October 24, 2023
Soil remediation presents challenges and opportunities for Kus-kus-sum restoration in Courtenay
Nicole Gavac2023-10-17T17:34:50+00:00Soil remediation presents challenges and opportunities for Kus-kus-sum restoration in Courtenay By Madeline Dunnett Chek News October 12, 2023
Indigenous Guardians are training to protect Island’s fragile lands and waters
Nicole Gavac2023-10-17T17:45:58+00:00Indigenous Guardians are training to protect Island’s fragile lands and waters By Darron Kloster Victoria Times Colonist October 5, 2023
Hornby Island Indigenous midden ‘desecrated’ in BC Ferries terminal construction
Nicole Gavac2023-08-23T15:17:02+00:00Hornby Island Indigenous midden ‘desecrated’ in BC Ferries terminal construction By Kori Sidaway Chek News August 22, 2023
When the going gets real, the Guardians get going
Nicole Gavac2023-05-03T20:03:36+00:00When the going gets real, the Guardians get going Nanwakolas Council News May 3, 2023