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Author: Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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One year after RCMP killed Wet’suwet’en man, loved ones push for justice
Jared (Jay) Lowndes was shot by ‘Campbell River’ RCMP in 2021 — his friends and family members are still seeking systemic change by turning ‘rage into action,’ ‘pain into power’
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In hard times, Anishinaabe grandmothers remind of ancestral strength
Elders gathered to share teachings about love and empowerment on International Women’s Day
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Trusting the medicine of my great-grandmother
The day from my childhood with my chi-nookmis (great grandmother) is vivid in my memory. We’re walking the edge of a B.C. forest near the Columbia River, surrounded by lush early summer greenery. Far from her home territory of Nippissing and Sagamok, Elizabeth sees a plant she knows is here, too. Her hand points out…
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The resurgence of Indigenous canoes
‘The Sacred Journey exhibit is a physical example of Indigenous Peoples ability to adapt, adopt, and transform,’ says λáλíyasila Frank Brown of a new traveling exhibit just opened at the Campbell River museum.
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‘In our grief, rage and love’ says mother of Wet’suwet’en man killed by Campbell River police
Jared Lowndes’ friends and family share stories during a memorial service on July 20, before marching to the Campbell River police station and crying for justice.
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‘More concern for the dog than for the human’s life that was lost’
Friends and family grieve the loss of Indigenous father of two, Jay Lowndes, after he was killed by Campbell River police last week, while community parades to honour a Police Service Dog.
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Indigenous women ‘explore the mountains and identity together’ in new hiking mentorship program
Indigenous Women Outdoors is hosting the low-barrier program as a way to create community while reducing systemic barriers to outdoor sports
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‘Taking more responsibility’: Heiltsuk men’s wellness group provides safe space to connect and heal
Each week, men of all ages come together to connect with the land and each other without pressure to be ‘stoic or a tough guy,’ says the group’s leader
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National Nursing Week: Two brothers bring family teachings to education
Inspired by strong family roots, empathy, and sports injuries — Adrian and Quinn Van de Mosselaer share a dedication to healthcare and inclusion
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National Nursing Week: Laurie Dokis is making healthcare safer for Indigenous patients in B.C.
Anishinaabe nurse led the development of a complaints process for Indigenous patients who faced discrimination while seeking care