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Author: Amy Romer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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In Sheet’ká, Łingít fishers share herring harvests with a surprise influx of grey whales
An unprecedented surge of the massive marine mammals in ‘Alaskan’ waters has changed how humans interact with a vital yaaw fishery
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As politicians fast-track extraction, Coast Salish leaders stress economic vision: ‘We need to be in these rooms’
Leaders from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ilwətaɬ spoke about the future of their territories — and need for meaningful participation — at Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event
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Amid a climate crisis, ‘Vital Signs’ documents the ‘relentless force’ of changing landscapes
The new exhibition at the Bill Reid Gallery features multimedia work from six First Nations artists touching on the personal and collective impacts of climate change
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‘Auntie, look!’: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh rekindles herring tradition as slhawt’ make a joyful return
After years of quiet, the nation is celebrating a reunion with the important fish — and all the teachings that come with it
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‘B.C.’s’ expected rent supplements for Youth from child welfare system not paid in more than a year, sources say
‘I’m not surviving,’ says Indigenous 20-year-old denied SAJE rental assistance who can ‘barely cover’ rent
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On the DTES, thousands gather to remember MMIWG2S+, call for justice: ‘Our hearts beat as one’
In photos: The 34th annual Women’s Memorial March brought many families together for a day of grieving, solidarity and advocacy
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‘B.C.’ child welfare workers lack crucial supports needed to do their jobs: RCY
Watchdog’s latest report calls for ‘immediate and sustained’ improvements to protect young people in government ‘care’
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With families ‘beyond their breaking point,’ watchdog calls on ‘B.C.’ to support young people with disabilities
The RCY’s latest report follows her earlier probe into preventable death of 11-year-old First Nations boy in the ‘Fraser Valley’
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Coastal nations take to ‘B.C.’s’ highest court to push province’s UNDRIP obligation
After a lower court ruling affirmed a duty to consult, Gitxaała and Ehattesaht are escalating their Mineral Tenure Act case
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Exhibition showcases the many personas of Kanyen’kehà:ka artist Shelley Niro
‘500 Year Itch’ is the first major retrospective of the multimedia creator, who challenges perceptions through photography, sculpture and more