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Author: Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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It’s Moose Hide Campaign Day — here’s how to participate
Workshops, ceremony and other events are happening all day in efforts to raise awareness about disproportionate violence towards Indigenous women and girls
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Moose Hide Campaign marks ten years as a national event
February 11th marks Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day to raise awareness on violence against women and children, and UVic is joining forces.
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The Importance of the PAC in making decisions for Indigenous children
Why Indigenous Parent Advisory Committees are vital within school districts
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IndigiNews is covering education for Indigenous students, teachers, and families: Here’s the latest
As IndigiNews’s education reporter covering Vancouver Island, I’m following all of the latest developments. Every month, I’ll bring you a roundup of what you need to know about what’s relevant to Indigenous students, teachers, parents and families. What you need to know: K-12 BC Parks is recruiting for its 2021 BC Parks Student Ranger Program…
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Happy Family Literacy Day! Here’s what it means for 11 notable Indigenous storytellers
Indigenous artists and authors speak about what Family Literacy Day means for them, their families and communities
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Need for Indigenous programming in Canadian prisons
Dr. Ivan Zinger says education is lacking, outdated in correctional facilities — but what does that mean for cultural teachings?
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Stigma against Indigenous Peoples is a ‘social sickness’
‘COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate but systems do,’ according to a new educational video that aims to address stigma against Indigenous Peoples during a pandemic
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19 year-old Tla-o-qui-aht chef chosen to join prestigious culinary team
Ottis Crabbe will join Culinary Youth Team Canada at the IKA/Culinary Olympics in 2024
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Documentary series aims to ‘give power back’ to Indigenous voices in media
People in Victoria area can now apply to produce one-hour radio segments with CFUV that explore Indigeneity through topics such as culture, language and politics
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Victoria siblings explore creatures from Indigenous stories in horror-themed podcast
Mackenzie Taylor and Josef Stafford started ‘the Historical Natives’ podcast to delve into lore around mysterious figures like Sasquatch and Wendigo