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Shalu Mehta

Shalu Mehta an immigrant settler residing on the lands of the lək̓ʷəŋən People, with family roots in Gujarat, India. She is an award-winning journalist and the editorial lead at The Discourse Cowichan. Shalu’s writing has appeared in publications across the country.

Shalu's Latest Articles

Hundreds march in memory of Carsyn Seaweed as community seeks answers

By Shalu Mehta & Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● June 1, 2023

Family and allies gather in ‘Duncan’ for the Na̱mǥis and Quw’utsun’ teen who was loved by many

Community rallies for Carsyn Seaweed, as RCMP apologize for ‘miscommunication’ in her case

By Shalu Mehta & Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● May 27, 2023

Family and friends are rattled after the tragic loss of the 15-year-old, remembered as ‘a very caring person’

Garden beds at the Tofino Botanical Gardens

Tofino Botanical Gardens transformed to honour Indigenous knowledge and conservation

By Shalu Mehta & Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter ● Features ● April 7, 2022

The Naa’Waya’Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens will provide place-based education and inspiration to support Indigenous-led conservation.

Historic land agreement ‘will bring our people home,’ says SC’IA⁄NEW Chief

By Shalu Mehta ● Cowichan Valley ● March 23, 2022

The First Nation plans to reclaim its territory at Mary Hill and protect it through Indigenous law.