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Author: Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Living in uncertain times highlights need for more Indigenous youth programming
‘Create your own experience: Indigenous Youth Programming In the Time of COVID’ webinar hosted by University of British Columbia Learning Circle
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Sea bed covered in dead herring, allegedly dumped by commercial fisher
A commercial fishing vessel dumped its load of herring as waste, at Deep Bay Marina, Hornby Island.
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Tla’amin Nation is welcoming and guarding the return of herring spawn
kʷu ƛaʔayin t̓ɛt̓ɛkʷu ɬagət — or “The herring are beginning to spawn,” in ʔayʔaǰuθəm (Ay-a-ju-thum), the language of Tla’amin First Nation. Once a time of rejoicing, now it signifies a time of guarding against roe fishery.
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‘Closing the gap in disparities is not enough’
Dr. Nadine Caron, this years’ Chanchlani Global Health Research Award winner, challenges healthcare professionals to remove inequities, not just decrease them.
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‘Letting their voices be heard, and letting healing happen’
Métis Nation B.C. creates space for Métis involvement in mental wellness programs.
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The ‘biggest bonfire’ of burning masks won’t see its moment just yet
‘COVID-19 vaccines are an extra layer of protection, rather than a replacement for the public health orders,’ says First Nations Health Authority.
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Kelp farming as a climate solution on Cortes Island
Seaweed is good for people and the planet, say advocates for kelp farming off Cortes Island
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Land acknowledgements are about better relations, not just checking a box
Ta7talíya Nahanee is offering a ‘Territorial Acknowledgements’ workshop on Feb. 24.
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COVID-19 vaccinations administered ‘the Ahousaht way’
Youth advocate applauds extension, but wants ‘universal and comprehensive’ supports for all youth from care.
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Workers tackling anti-Indigenous racism say they faced scapegoating and ‘backlash’ at Island Health
Reported dismantling of cultural safety facilitation team, in wake of Indigenous-specific racism investigation.