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Author: Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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In photos: Indigenous children and Youth take the spotlight at VIFW 2023
With the theme of Indigenous Futures, the event’s third night showcased multiple generations of talent
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Cree mother, whose newborn was apprehended, says social worker told her to ‘stop wailing’
Chelsey Woodward has not been able to see her daughter consistently after MCFD took the two-day-old baby from a ‘Surrey’ hospital on Oct. 19
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Debunking denialism and the so-called ‘mass grave hoax’: A Q&A with Sean Carleton
The UM professor and author talks about his latest research confronting ‘a concerning rise in residential school denialism’
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Investigation in horrific abuse case must be Indigenous-led, child welfare leaders tell ‘B.C.’
ICFS Directors have penned a letter to David Eby and Mitzi Dean requesting immediate reform in the wake of 11-year-old’s death in foster ‘care’
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Driven by community care, Indigenous women bridge social service gaps on the mid-Island
Jovonne Johnson and Charsanaa Johnny started Risebridge after noticing the need that existed: ‘We support people from all walks of life’
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Indigenous girls, failed by MCFD, are going missing in the child welfare system
RCY report says this demographic accounts for 40 percent of kids who disappear from province’s ‘care’ as many flee or face unknown circumstances
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As a former child in ‘care,’ hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to the legislature
Bryant Doradea — an advocate, rapper, and spoken word artist — performed his ‘Foster Kid Survival Guide’ for ministers last week
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Indigenous couple fights for the return of their newborn daughter, taken by MCFD
Amella was barely a month old when she was apprehended in a ‘Victoria’ hospital on April 17
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Strength in spirit: How one woman’s cancer journey sparked a movement of community care
After receiving a diagnosis last winter, Linnea Dick took to social media — and has carved out a positive and honest space that’s inspired many
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In photos: Snuneymuxw women teach the art of wool weaving
At a recently-opened learning centre, community members craft intricate designs with the help of experienced mentors