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A man wrapped in fur wearing a wooden hat carved in the shape of a whale against a blue sky.

Exhibit explores rich identity of Indigenous tattooing

By Amei-lee Laboucan ● Features ● August 11, 2022 August 12, 2022

Leading artists are featured in ‘Body Language’ — on display at Museum of Surrey until Sept. 4

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Dozens of people stand in a cedar wood longhouse along the panelled walls. The two families of the marrying couple are standing across the floor, facing each other. Most people are wearing regalia, including red and black button blankets and vests. Head pieces that are wrapped around their heads, chilkat woven blankets, furs, and shells.

Awakening a Haida clan that slept for 150 years

By Odette Auger ● Features ● August 11, 2022 August 13, 2022

Siblings Kalga Jaad Erin Brillon and Skil Xaaw Jesse Brillon worked together to host the return of their Haida clan of Laana Tsaadas with first feast in more than a century

A man wearing a cowboy hat stands over a valley which has been visibly affected by flooding

Nlaka’pamux hold community close through disaster

By Alex Cosh ● Features ● August 4, 2022 August 4, 2022

Amid flood, fire and other traumas — spiritual restoration has been as important as physical

An Indigenous woman in a white t-shirt and blue blazer with white polka dots on it smiles at the camera. She is wearing glasses and standing in front of a colourful mural, which is not in focus.

True to Place exhibit features works rooted in tradition while expanding boundaries

By Amei-lee Laboucan ● Features ● July 22, 2022 August 9, 2022

The display curated by Carrielynn Victor highlights contemporary art that utilizes historic principles of form, story and place

A young Indigenous woman wearing a beaded blue and white tiara and a buckskin dress decorated with beaded flowers smiles at the camera.

Tobacco Plains Youth honoured for creating a ‘home away from home’ for Indigenous students at UBC

By Philip McLachlan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Features ● June 22, 2022 July 28, 2022

Aiyana Twigg’s journey of becoming a leader for Indigenous students at UBC and a champion for revitalizing languages

Child wearing a ribbon skirt stands holding a toy

‘Disturbing on a couple of levels’; B.C. ministry withholds funding from family caring for Indigenous granddaughter

By Philip McLachlan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● June 3, 2022 August 3, 2022

Following a report issued by the BC Ombudsperson which unveiled a misappropriation of funds by the Ministry of Children and Family Services, the ministry has agreed to pay over $7,000 in previously withheld funds to a family caring for their Indigenous granddaughter. IndigiNews file photo