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Author: Philip McLachlan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Guided by her culture, Gitxsan scientist looks to old ways for climate resilience
Janna Wale, who is also Cree-Métis, grew up fishing for salmon — now, the UBCO grad wants to get to the root of why they’re disappearing
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Boxing club coaches Indigenous Youth to grow stronger in the ring and in life
‘This is just a place for you to get your anger out, and a place to stay safe,’ says Team Trouble boxing coach Eli Wyse
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Stz’uminus Youth living his storytelling dreams through Indigenous films
Isaiah Harris has always wanted to uplift Indigenous stories — a passion rooted in responsibility, respect and love for his community
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Artwork from prisons gives glimpse into lives of incarcerated people: ‘we’re still human’
‘When you’re in an 8×10 cell you’re in your head a lot. When you can have a bit of an escape, it can pull you out of deep depression,’ says one creator in the ART & Justice exhibit
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VIU summer camp introduces Indigenous youth to life on campus
‘You don’t have to give up your cultural identity to come to a place of higher learning,’ says Thuy’she’num Tu Smun’eem camp coordinator
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Advocates question RCMP’s role in death of WLFN man, demand public inquiry
Advocates call for change after Rojun Alphonse died following a distress call to his home that his relations say was escalated with tear gas and weapons
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UBCO Indigenous art intensive makes waves in decolonizing industry
Students participate in a ‘zine’ making workshop, led by Whess Harman during the 2019 Indigenous Art Intensive. Photo courtesy of UBC
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Strengthening Indigenous youth wellness through the sport of climbing, one step at a time
Wild & Climb is creating a safe space for Indigenous youth on ‘Vancouver Island’ to come together and learn the sport of climbing
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Indigenous Youth in ‘B.C.’ empowering youth to brainstorm clean water solutions
The Indigenous Youth Potable Water Innovation Challenge is offering funding for teams of youth to brainstorm cleans water solutions for their communities
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‘We’re going to paddle together’: Stz’uminus welcomed community for a day of culture and learning
Hundreds present on Stz’uminus homelands to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day