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Author: Amy Romer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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MCFD spent nearly $300K to promote program that many Youth in need can’t access
The ministry purchased 15,000 branded merchandise ‘toolkits’ to raise awareness of its SAJE program, which has strict eligibility requirements
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Advocacy group pulls out of Pickton evidence hearing after serial killer’s death
Justice for Girls is no longer an intervenor in the RCMP’s application to dispose of more than 14,000 exhibits from the murderer’s farm, but will instead ‘push very hard’ outside the courtroom
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After 136 years of police violence, Gitxsan leaders want an overhaul of the RCMP
As Indigenous groups push for reform of the ‘racist institution,’ a historic police shooting of a Gitanyow chief reveals the scope of police brutality
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‘B.C.’ legislative assembly to issue formal apology to First Nations, build residential ‘school’ memorial
A new Reconciliation Action Plan, revealed Wednesday, outlines steps aimed at repairing pieces of the government’s harmful legacy: ‘there is serious work to be done’
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səlilwətaɬ exhibition uplifts beauty and strength of boys and men with long hair
‘The Boys Who Braid Their Hair’ was created to educate and empower following a high-profile incident where an Indigenous boy’s long hair was cut in a ‘Saskatchewan’ daycare
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As toxic drug crisis persists, Youth in ‘care’ are especially vulnerable: ‘It’s just a horrific cycle’
Experts say a comprehensive strategy and commitment from the provincial government is needed to solve an emergency where ‘people don’t get the help that they need’
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City fences off CRAB Park encampment, moves ahead with week-long ‘clean up’
Many connected to the largely-Indigenous site worry people won’t be allowed back, while officials maintain it’s ‘not a decampment’
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Despite delays from ‘Canada,’ Sts’ailes is taking back control over its own child welfare
The Coast Salish First Nation has been negotiating terms in accordance with Bill C-92 and recently held a ceremony celebrating the assertion of jurisdiction
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In photos: Hundreds gather to celebrate Hoobiyee, the Nisg̱a’a new year
The annual urban event took place at the PNE Forum on March 1 and 2 — with a program of dance, storytelling, food and more
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In advance of the DTES memorial march, Desirae Cardinal braids women’s hair for strength
‘The three braids are for strength, pride, and love, and being able to carry yourself in that way’