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By Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Williams Lake Tribune Chief Roger William of Xeni Gwet\u2019in First Nation feels positive about the opportunities to collaborate with the provincial government following the B.C. cabinet and First Nations Leaders\u2019 Gathering. Chief William was among the more than 1,000 First Nation representatives who attended the Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 gathering in Vancouver. Xeni Gwet\u2019in First Nation, located 200 kilometres west of Williams Lake, is one of six communities which make up the T\u015dilhqot\u2019in National Government (TNG). \u201cI like what I heard,\u201d said Chief William about the discussion which took place. He contrasted this to the concerning language he heard from certain members of the Conservative party during the last provincial election, language he described as \u201cbackward\u201d and threatening the strides made… <\/p>\n

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By Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Williams Lake Tribune Chief Roger William of Xeni Gwet\u2019in First Nation feels positive about the opportunities to collaborate with the provincial government following the B.C. cabinet and First Nations Leaders\u2019 Gathering. Chief William was among the more than 1,000 First Nation representatives who attended the Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 gathering in Vancouver. Xeni Gwet\u2019in First Nation, located 200 kilometres west of Williams Lake, is one of six communities which make up the T\u015dilhqot\u2019in National Government (TNG). \u201cI like what I heard,\u201d said Chief William about the discussion which took place. He contrasted this to the concerning language he heard from certain members of the Conservative party during the last provincial election, language he described as \u201cbackward\u201d and threatening the strides made... <\/p>\n

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