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At the UN, Mohawk leader calls for UNDRIP watchdogs to ensure standards are met
Worldwide, Indigenous leaders say colonial governments aren’t meeting human rights criteria outlined in the declaration — Kenneth Deer says independent oversight is needed
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Cree aspiring social worker wants to continue family legacy
Sheldon Anderson (Mistahimuskwa) is studying at UVic with hopes to follow in his mother’s footsteps
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Indigenous leaders in the province call for investigation following death of First Nations youth in group home
Concerns raised after youth’s death immediately deemed a suicide by Abbotsford Police Department
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Indigenous daycare a hopeful possibility in Vernon B.C.
In cities all across the country parents struggle to find adequate, safe, and affordable childcare. That need is no different in Vernon B.C., where not only is childcare difficult to find, but a childcare centre that is culturally built for Indigenous children simply doesn’t exist within city limits. Indigenous children often need to go to…
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What orange shirt day means to this Penticton Indian Band Elder
Grace Greyeyes, a residential school survivor, speaks about her experience while wearing an orange shirt to honour those who attended residential school.
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First Nations grapple with COVID-19 cases after having significantly lower rates initially
First Nations individuals living on reserve had COVID-19 rates that were one quarter of the rate of the general population — what can be learned from this?
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Cowichan Elder reclaiming her education after day school trauma
As Orange Shirt Day approaches, Linda Jack wants people to think about the impact of Indian Day Schools along with that of residential schools
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