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Author: Jenessa Joy Klukas, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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Seaweed sovereignty: Cultivating kelp resurgence in W̱SÁNEĆ waters through new commercial farm
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.
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Decolonizing your grown-up bookshelf
We’ve compiled a list of five books that feature Indigenous authors and illustrators
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‘Honouring and celebrating stories’: Emerging Coast Salish artist inspired by community
Eliot White-Hill, Kwulasultun, from Snuneymuxw First Nation, describes art as a transformative journey – one that helped root himself into his community, and finding himself and his voice through art.
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How “Design Thinking” will help the BC Royal Museum Change
The Design Thinking Challenge is a collaboration between 10 universities in both Canada and the United States, where students are given a challenge to try and solve through research and conversation.
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Decolonizing your teen’s bookshelf
We’ve compiled a list of young adult fiction books by Indigenous authors.
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Indigenous and Western forest education find harmony at the Wildwood ecoforest
Educators at the Wildwood ecoforest have partnered with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers in an effort to blend Indigenous teachings with Western science.
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How to say ‘I love you’ in Hul’q’umi’num’
Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is selling cards and e-cards that celebrate Valentine’s Day and teaching how to say “I love you” in Hul’q’umi’num’.
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Decolonizing your child’s bookshelf
IndigNews curated a list of Indigenous children’s book to decolonize your child’s bookshelf.
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Storytelling Intentions I’ve Found
IndigiNews education and child welfare storyteller offers her storytelling intentions alongside collective intentions to help guide us forward.
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What VIU is doing to Decolonize B.C.’s Classrooms
Connecting with Indigenous knowledge keepers on-campus key for Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners