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Author: Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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IndigiNews is covering education for Indigenous students, teachers, and families: Here’s the latest
We’re following what’s happening in the education space across Vancouver Island, so you don’t have to
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Indigenous hypnotist empowers First Nation youth to follow their dreams
Scott Ward visits First Nations schools across Canada with workshops around laughter, healing
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First Nations Police build connections in Cowichan Tribal Schools
COVID-19 might have curbed the ability to connect but officers like Pamela Bolton are taking creative measures to reach youth in schools
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Work underway to unmask racist policy maker and rename George Jay Elementary school
School in Victoria named after former school board chairman who advocated for segregation policies.
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Elders lead canoe ceremony at Shoreline Community Middle School
Two canoes gifted by School District 61 will be used by school’s Big Canoe Program
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Elders make a difference for Indigenous inmates, but connections to culture behind bars ‘limited’
Former inmate Gillis English says the Elder-led Pathways program helped him heal during his sentence, but it took more than a decade to find that support
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Here are five supports available to Indigenous students in B.C.
The TRC called for more inclusive education for all ages — from curriculum to cultural support, here are some ways the government has responded
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Colonialism ‘an invasive species’: Grants aim to replenish threatened Indigenous food systems
ŚW̱,ȻENEṈITEL Indigenous Food Systems Initiative is an Indigenous-led program aimed at supporting communities
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More Indigenous representation needed in schools
An ‘equity scan’ parent survey is just one step toward improving success for Indigenous students in the Greater Victoria School District, says Samantha Mason
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Here’s how First Nation Education Agreements are changing things for Indigenous students
Songhees Nation – just one of many nations reaffirming their children’s right to education under the BC Tripartite Education Agreement