Castlemain Blog

  Meet our co-op student, Amber! 14   September, 2017   Amber is a proud member of Cheam First Nation and is currently in her second year of the Master of Public Administration program at the University of Victoria. Her background includes a...

  Meet our new team member, Aaron! 06   September, 2017   Aaron Samuel is nehiyaw (Plains Cree) and Caribbean. He holds a JD with a Specialization in Aboriginal Law from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British...

  Meet our new team member, Yogita! 22   August, 2017   Yogita is an expert in strategic engagement and government relations. With a decade of experience in the utility sector, Yogita has worked specifically to engage with Indigenous governments and...

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...

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...