Castlemain Blog

Born and raised in Vancouver, Amy has fostered a deep love and respect for the amazing nature surrounding the city. She previously worked as an Archaeologist/Program Coordinator for a North Vancouver First Nation and spent many years helping to protect the cultural...

Anyone who’s ever tried to camp in BC knows Provincial campsites tend to book up very early. This summer, looking at scenic campsite alternatives may save your long weekend. We’ve put together a list of 12 First Nations owned and/or operated campsites around BC. From...

  National Aboriginal History Month: Nak’azdli Whut’en 30   June, 2017 Nak’azdli Whut’en is a community of the Dakelh or Carrier Nation. Dakelh or Carrier territory resides in what is now the Central Interior of BC. Most Carrier call themselves Dakelh which...

  National Aboriginal History Month: Nisga’a Employment, Skills & Training 25   June, 2017 Nisga’a Employment, Skills & Training (NEST) is the employment and training program and service arm of the Nisga’a Lisims Government. The Nisga’a Lisims...

  National Aboriginal History Month: Musqueam Indian Band 27   June, 2017 The Musqueam people have lived in their present location for thousands of years. Their traditional territory occupies what is now known as Vancouver and surrounding areas. The Musqueam...

  National Aboriginal History Month: Lower Nicola Indian Band 26   June, 2017 Lower Nicola Indian Band (LNIB) represents the Scw’exmx people, the people of the creeks. Their language and culture are of the Nlaka’pamux Nation, one of the Interior Salish...

  National Aboriginal History Month: Tahltan Band 25   June, 2017 The Tahltan Band Council represents the Tahltan communities of Dease Lake and Telegraph Creek. Located in northwestern BC, the Tahltan territory encompasses about 93,500 km2 and extends from...

  Things We're Into This Week: National Aboriginal Day Edition 21   June, 2017 HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY? We’ve gathered a list of significant Indigenous related events to celebrate National Aboriginal Day:       3rd...

  Things We are Into This Week: May 26th - June 1st 26   May, 2017   WHERE TO GO On June 1 at the Legacy Art Gallery in downtown Victoria, Dr. Rebecca Johnson and Jessica Asch (LL.B) will be sharing their research about Indigenous Art and its...