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Every year since 1976, Elders from British Columbia's First Nations have been meeting in different communities throughout the province.

There were about 3,000 people registered for the 24th Annual B.C. Elders Gathering held this year from July 10 to 13 in Campbell River.

There were four First Nations communities that worked together to co-host the event- Campbell River, Cape Mudge, Comox and Homalco First Nations.

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Every year since 1976, Elders from British Columbia's First Nations have been meeting in different communities throughout the province.

There were about 3,000 people registered for the 24th Annual B.C. Elders Gathering held this year from July 10 to 13 in Campbell River.

There were four First Nations communities that worked together to co-host the event- Campbell River, Cape Mudge, Comox and Homalco First Nations.

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After a meeting between the B.C. Aboriginal Fisheries Commission (BCAFC) and environmental groups, a new watchdog group was formed to keep an eye on coastal fish farms and the various government bodies overseeing their management.

Representatives from the Georgia Strait Alliance, David Suzuki Foundation, the Living Oceans Society and the Sierra Club of BC have joined with the BC Aboriginal Fisheries Commission to renew their alliance and begin strategizing on ways to ensure the environment is protected against the potential harmful effects of fish farming.

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After a meeting between the B.C. Aboriginal Fisheries Commission (BCAFC) and environmental groups, a new watchdog group was formed to keep an eye on coastal fish farms and the various government bodies overseeing their management.

Representatives from the Georgia Strait Alliance, David Suzuki Foundation, the Living Oceans Society and the Sierra Club of BC have joined with the BC Aboriginal Fisheries Commission to renew their alliance and begin strategizing on ways to ensure the environment is protected against the potential harmful effects of fish farming.

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The United Native Nations is now under new leadership, with Scott Clark elected as the organization's new president, and Lillian George elected as vice-president.

The elections were held at the campus of the University of British Columbia during the UNN annual general meeting July 14 to 16.

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The United Native Nations is now under new leadership, with Scott Clark elected as the organization's new president, and Lillian George elected as vice-president.

The elections were held at the campus of the University of British Columbia during the UNN annual general meeting July 14 to 16.

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I've been asked to speak at an Aboriginal youth career conference and I always wonder what I should be telling the youth. I know there's no right or wrong when it comes to speaking to them if you speak from the heart, but I wonder if I tell them what they need to hear.

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To:ske - It's true

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Dear Editor:

Firstly, thank you to Raven's Eye for printing such inspiring articles!

I love to read the Raven's Eye newspaper. Every time I pick up a new issue I end up putting it down feeling inspired and walk with even more pride in being Native.

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For the past couple of months I have been reviewing the relapse dynamic. The relapse process is very complex. In fact, a whole course is dedicated to this in specialization training. It is very important to know that the relapse process can be stopped. Relapse stems from ignorance: ignorance of past history, ignorance of the warning signs and ignorance of the techniques needed for intervening should the warning signs develop.