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Author: Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Support worker aims to erase FASD stigma through education
Crystal Millions with the Victoria Native Friendship Centre is working with UVic students on a new printable resource she hopes to have available for families by the end of the year.
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Remembering teachings: Snuneymuxw storyteller learned from Elders to raise her son culturally
Celestine Aleck (Sahiltiniye) has been able to apply what she has been taught to almost every aspect of her life, including pregnancy and parenthood
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Snuneymuxw Elder preserving memories of local Indigenous veterans
VIU Elder in Residence Geraldine Manson has been researching the contributions of Snuneymuxw veterans — her work is being utilized as National Aboriginal Veterans Day and Remembrance Day arrive
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In her grandmother’s footsteps: Woman travels north to reconnect with Dene family
Guided by dreams and grounded through nature, Cassandra (River) Blondin-Burt is getting to know her maternal family and finding out more about her grandmother Georgina Blondin
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Carver honoured for emerging skill learned from Kwakwaka’wakw masters
Cole Speck is mastering the art of carving in the tradition of cultural teachings.
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Happy Truth and Reconciliation Day? Bill proposing national TRC holiday moves to second reading
Parliament continues to discuss potential stat holiday to honour residential school survivors.
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B.C. election candidates in Greater Victoria discuss Indigenous Education
From technology and outdoor learning to continued efforts to incorporate the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and UNDRIP.
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Diversity the ‘casualty’ of snap B.C. election, says lone Indigenous candidate on Vancouver Island
Adam Olsen says he’s running to represent the place where he grew up.
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We’re 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 that impacts those living on Vancouver Island. What you need to know: K-12 The Liberal government announced $5…
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Indigenous trailblazers recognized at 16th annual Victoria Community Leadership Awards
Four Indigenous awardees were honoured for their contributions to community during the Sept. 26 event hosted by Leadership Victoria