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Philip McLachlan

Philip McLachlan is a queer settler of Scottish and English ancestry, born and raised on the unceded territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Quw’utsun Nations. His background includes working in small communities as a journalist for traditional media and freelancing for international wire agencies as a photojournalist. He is passionate about telling authentic stories in a way that honours Indigenous community members on their homelands.

Philip's Latest Articles

A silhouette of a Cascadia employee holding up a piece of seaweed that glows a golden yellow in the late afternoon sunshine.

Seaweed sovereignty: Cultivating kelp resurgence in W̱SÁNEĆ waters through new commercial farm

By Jenessa Joy Klukas, Local Journalism Initiative reporter & Philip McLachlan ● Features ● April 1, 2022

The seaweed farm partnership has more people out on the water than in previous years. It’s creating jobs, and nurturing growth within the community.

Cowichan Tribes actor puts legendary story of Chief Tzouhalem on the big screen

By Philip McLachlan ● Cowichan Valley ● March 15, 2022

‘It’s our time to tell what we’ve been wanting to tell. We have stories and they’re endless,’ says Harold Joe.

Vigil for bear henry

Family and friends gather strength through ceremony to continue their search for Bear Henry

By Philip McLachlan & Caitlin Havlak ● Features ● January 14, 2022

A group gathered for a vigil in Beacon Hill Park on a cold morning in early January

Fairy Creek

In photos: Fairy Creek supporters mark one year of blockades

By Philip McLachlan ● Vancouver Island ● August 16, 2021

RCMP raid old growth protection camps as Indigenous leaders gather in Victoria.