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Author: Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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‘The spirit of the medicine will lead us back’
How Avis ‘Nalaga’ O’Brien is guiding Elders to weave their first cedar hats
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Creative writing series engages next generation of Indigenous storytellers
Tłı̨chǫ Dene author Richard Van Camp mentors Indigenous youth and young adults
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B.C. ‘open’ to apologizing for birth alerts, says First Nations Summit
Province won’t confirm, but says it’s ‘engaging with Indigenous leadership.’
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Medicine gardens help Indigenous kids in care stay culturally connected
‘You can always go back to the land.’
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Confidentiality agreements a ‘red flag’ in exercising Bill C-92, says Indigenous leader
Nations at a disadvantage in applying child welfare laws if they aren’t sharing info, says Richard Gray.
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Emergency supports extended again for youth transitioning out of care in B.C.
Youth advocate applauds extension, but wants ‘universal and comprehensive’ supports for all youth from care.
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A love letter to unhoused youth in Nanaimo
How a local magazine is creating a sense of place for youth experiencing homelessness
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Birth alerts banned in B.C., but trust still a barrier for Indigenous parents
‘Much more money’ needed for preventative services, says Mary Teegee.
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Birth alerts explained: Anishinaabe social work prof clarifies ‘illegal’ and ‘unconstitutional’ practice
Billie Allan says there is a ‘legacy of racism that has not been dealt with.’
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How journalist Angela Sterritt cares for her spirit while exposing ugly truths
‘Your ancestors always have your back,’ says the celebrated Gitxsan reporter