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Okanagan
Youth allegedly cheated by former social worker wants restorative justice process
Robert Riley Saunders faces 13 criminal charges for allegedly stealing from youth in care.
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Reporter Anna McKenzie with newborn Cree and Snuneymuxw daughter.
Vancouver Island
26 Indigenous governing bodies are reclaiming authority over child welfare
Leaders dig into Bill C-92 at AFN virtual gathering.
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Rebuilding salmon stocks in Klahoose and Tla'amin Nations.
Vancouver Island
Rebuilding salmon stocks in the face of climate change
Salmon egg hatcheries at Tla’amin and Klahoose First Nations are saving salmon — with a focus on Chum
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Birth alerts apology needed says Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.'s representative for children and youth
Vancouver Island
Families subjected to birth alerts deserve an apology, says B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth
The B.C. government ‘should acknowledge how wrong and harmful this practice was’
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Vancouver Island
Indigenous leaders call on B.C. government to notify parents subjected to birth alerts
‘There needs to be an apology... and that's just the first step’
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Vancouver Island
He will be remembered for his joy: A tribute to Taran Kootenhayoo
A community comes together to collectively grieve, and to share in his legacy of joy.
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Status of birth alerts in Canada: A mother holds her newborn moments before social workers removed the child. The child was taken 90 minutes after being born. Photo courtesy of APTN.
Vancouver Island
Several Canadian provinces still issue birth alerts, deemed ‘unconstitutional and illegal’ in B.C.
Atlantic provinces and Quebec are amongst the jurisdictions that use the practice.
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Birth alerts may bring class action suit.
Vancouver Island
Potential for class action as a result of ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ birth alerts say B.C. lawyers
Cindy Blackstock and lawyers imagine next steps for families impacted by birth alerts after internal documents reveal government warned of litigation risk.
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Vancouver Island
Kw’umut Lelum drum circle continues online to foster connection and culture
The online drum circle welcomes facilitators, drummers and singers to host weekly sessions Thursday evenings via zoom.
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Nicholas Kruger
Okanagan
With humour and knowledge, Nicholas Kruger says it’s important to give back
The professional pool player, father and entrepreneur, is an Okanagan community changemaker.
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Birth Alert investigation: Indigenous families are grossly overrepresented in birth alerts in B.C. Photo of reporter Anna McKenzie and her daughter taken by Captured Memories Photography.
Vancouver Island
EXCLUSIVE: B.C. ministry warned birth alerts ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ months before banning them
Government ‘trampling on the fundamental and human rights of Indigenous families,’ says former children’s rep.
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Okanagan
In photos: Youth lead rally for missing women as Curtis Sagmoen faces latest court charges
Youth came together to share messages of resistance, strength and courage.
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OKIB COVID-19 cases
Okanagan
Okanagan Indian Band responds as several cases of COVID-19 confirmed in community
OKIB Chief Byron Louis urges people to stay home to flatten the curve.
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Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
Okanagan
Working hard to keep the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society open during the pandemic
Executive director Edna Terbasket is ‘a good-hearted woman warrior’ and deserves recognition as a community changemaker says a colleague.
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Curtis Sagmoen
Okanagan
Community rallies as Curtis Sagmoen back in Vernon court
Sagmoen’s arraignment hearing for assault charges has been set for February.
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