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Okanagan

Tsilhqot’in National Government calls on RCMP to suspend officers involved in arrest

Joe Alphonse, TNG Tribal Chair says Williams Lake RCMP need to end the violence against Indigenous Peoples.

Vancouver Island

Challenges of the Mi’kmaw harvesters ‘mirror’ those of several west coast First Nations, says Tsawout chief

Chief Nicholas XEMŦOLTW̱ Claxton ‘frustrated’ by the Canadian treaty violations he’s seeing in the Mi’kmaw territory.

Okanagan

Secwépemc matriarch cuts off her hair in defence of her lands and waters

Miranda Dick, from the Secwépemc Nation cut off her hair before being arrested, defending her lands and waters

Photo of Pamela Palmater holding eagle feather fan. She says “This issue has everything to do with race, wealth, history, and power." Photo by Lisa MacIntosh.

Okanagan

Watering down the violence against Mi’kmaw fishermen ‘dehumanizes Native people’

Mi’kmaq lawyer Pamela Palmater and professor Candis Callison weigh in on the media’s coverage of the violence against Mi’kmaw people.

Vancouver Island

Comprehensive review underway following death of Cree teen in government care

B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth promises to review case after youth’s family and Indigenous leadership call for investigation.

Vancouver Island

What’s at stake for Indigenous kids in care this provincial election?

We analyzed party platforms and reached out to the leaders of B.C.’s three major political parties

Okanagan Vancouver Island

New series on Indigenous reproductive health looking for stories

We're launching a series on Indigenous reproductive health — past, present, future — and we want to hear your stories and ideas.

Okanagan Vancouver Island

Emilee Gilpin joins the IndigiNews team as managing editor

‘Everything about this is exciting,’ she says.

emergency meeting on racism in healthcare

Vancouver Island

Federal government wants provinces to act on systemic racism, but won’t enforce it

Federal ministers held an “emergency meeting” on Friday with provinces and service providers to hear lived experiences of racism in healthcare.

Vancouver Island

Dene author Katłįà’s debut novel showcases northern perspectives

Land-Water-Sky/Ndè-Tı-Yat’a, released today, is inspired by an 'uncanny' trip to Katłįà's grandmother's birthplace.

Vancouver Island

Meet 10 Indigenous candidates running in B.C.’s provincial election

These candidates will find out their fate on election day, Oct. 24.

Okanagan

Supreme Court case for sn̓ʕay̓ckstx man challenges colonial border rules

Native Americans could be constitutionally protected under Canadian Law after being heard in the Supreme Court.

Vancouver Island

Victoria community demands justice for Joyce Echaquan

Racism in healthcare front and center at Sunday's vigil and memorial for mother who died

Okanagan

Leaflets linked to white supremacist websites scattered near schools in Vernon B.C.

Parents continue to find white supremacy leaflets littering the sidewalks and streets near schools raising serious concerns

Okanagan

Mi’kmaq artist Jodie B releases her first album

She shares what it’s like to produce and mix her own music, and the childhood experiences that brought her here.

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Tsilhqot’in National Government calls on RCMP to suspend officers involved in arrest

Challenges of the Mi’kmaw harvesters ‘mirror’ those of several west coast First Nations, says Tsawout chief

Secwépemc matriarch cuts off her hair in defence of her lands and waters

Watering down the violence against Mi’kmaw fishermen ‘dehumanizes Native people’

Comprehensive review underway following death of Cree teen in government care

What’s at stake for Indigenous kids in care this provincial election?

New series on Indigenous reproductive health looking for stories

Emilee Gilpin joins the IndigiNews team as managing editor

Federal government wants provinces to act on systemic racism, but won’t enforce it

Dene author Katłįà’s debut novel showcases northern perspectives

Meet 10 Indigenous candidates running in B.C.’s provincial election

Supreme Court case for sn̓ʕay̓ckstx man challenges colonial border rules

Victoria community demands justice for Joyce Echaquan

Leaflets linked to white supremacist websites scattered near schools in Vernon B.C.

Mi’kmaq artist Jodie B releases her first album

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