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Author: Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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‘It’s been a struggle,’ says mother of Hupacasath child whose special needs support has been severely impacted by pandemic
How are coastal families dealing with the ongoing pandemic? | Part Four
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‘Smile bags,’ sports and other sweet ideas keep kids active during COVID-19 closures
How are coastal families dealing with the ongoing pandemic? | Part Three
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Need for ‘Indigenization of emergency services’ highlighted by COVID-19 scare in remote community
As Klahoose First Nation comes out of lockdown after a quickly-contained COVID-19 scare, community members echo the need for Indigenous-led emergency management.
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Two K’omoks mothers contemplate how to celebrate their babies’ tenth moon Hiługwila ceremony during COVID-19
How are coastal families dealing with the ongoing pandemic? | Part Two
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Silver linings to the COVID storm for remote Bella Bella families, children and Elders
How are coastal families dealing with the ongoing pandemic? | Part One
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Bringing Indigenous perspectives to the centre of health practitioner training
UBC’s Indigenous Public Health certificate program offers timely and important resources to reduce harm and include Indigenous perspectives in public health in B.C.
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Maternity and Babies Advice Line makes reproductive support more accessible for remote communities
24/7 virtual care Maternity and Babies Advice Line, a collaboration of First Nations Health Authority and Rural Community Coordination B.C.
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First case of COVID-19 reaches remote Klahoose First Nation
The first COVID-19 case reaches the community of Klahoose First Nation, on Cortes Island, B.C. as families settle in for lock down.
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A toolkit ‘Knowing your rights’ works to combat forced sterilization of Indigenous women and systemic racism in healthcare
The Native Women’s Association of Canada’s educational toolkit, made by and for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit women and gender diverse people helps educate on informed consent in Canadian hospitals.
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Total number of Indigenous nurses in B.C. unknown as registry says data is “incomplete”
The TRC’s 23rd call to action was for an increase in Indigenous health care practitioners. Without clear numbers, how can this call be met?