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New Pre-Application Engagement Process for Oil & Gas Activities
BUICK, B.C., June 30, 2023 – Blueberry River First Nations (Blueberry) Chief and Council and the Blueberry Lands Department are happy to report that an important action as a result of the Blueberry Implementation Agreement is now taking place.
The January 2023 Blueberry River First Nations Implementation Agreement required the development of a new consultation process with Blueberry on oil and gas activities. Blueberry and the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) have collaborated on the new BRFN/BCER consultation process, including new information requirements and pre-application engagement expectations.
Five First Nations reach settlement with B.C., federal governments on Treaty Land Entitlement claims
On April 15, 2023, Blueberry River First Nations and four other B.C. Treaty 8 Nations, alongside provincial and federal government representatives, announced settlement agreements of the Nations’ Treaty Land Entitlements claims. The settlements resolve long-standing claims that these First Nations did not receive all the lands owed to them under Treaty 8, which they signed in 1899.
Cultural Feedback Meeting Summary
The BRFN Cultural Feedback Meeting held on March 1 is now summarized . The meeting covered the cultural goals of restoration projects and what priority cultural features & uses the community Members agreed on. Read the Meeting Summary
Pink Mountain Reciprocal Restoration Program
Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) Legacy Seismic Restoration Project at Pink Mountain aimed to restorelegacy lines within our Treaty Land Entitlement selection area, an area of high cultural significance for the Nation. The report was prepared with the financial support of the Petroleum & Natural Gas Legacy Sites Restoration Program, on behalf of its funding partners the Province of British …
Site C: Indigenous Led Beaver Harvest
Interested Blueberry Band Members can participate in a supported traditional beaver harvest, Saturday, April 15 to Wednesday, April 19. This is an Indigenous led event being held with BC Hydro’s support at the future Site C reservoir. Funding is available to support Blueberry Members’ involvement. For more information click here.
Blueberry River First Nations launches new brand and website
BUICK, B.C., March 8, 2023 – Blueberry River First Nations (Blueberry) has unveiled its new brand, which includes a modern logo and a new website: blueberryfn.com. The new brand elements symbolize Blueberry’s traditional and cultural way of life, while the new website is an important tool for communicating developments and updates to Blueberry members and the wider public at this …
Blueberry River First Nations launches new brand and website
BUICK, B.C., March 8, 2023 – Blueberry River First Nations (Blueberry) has unveiled its new brand, which includes a modern logo and a new website: blueberryfn.com. The new brand elements symbolize Blueberry’s traditional and cultural way of life, while the new website is an important tool for communicating developments and updates to Blueberry members and the wider public at this exciting time for the Nation.
Province, Blueberry River First Nations Reach Agreement
The B.C. government and Blueberry River First Nations have reached a historic agreement that will guide them forward in a partnership approach to land, water and resource stewardship that ensures Blueberry River members can meaningfully exercise their Treaty 8 rights, and provide stability and predictability for industry in the region.
B.C. signs ‘historic’ deal with Blueberry River First Nations
A B.C. First Nation and provincial government have signed what’s being called a historic agreement towards jointly managing land, water and resource development.
The agreement, signed Wednesday with the Blueberry River First Nations in northeastern B.C., includes a $200-million restoration fund and timelines for plans to manage watersheds and oil and gas activities in parts of the First Nations’ claim area, which covers four per cent of the province.