Features
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Joan Phillip, the second First Nations woman in the ‘B.C.’ cabinet, is patient but unrelenting
In a ‘cutthroat’ colonial arena, her predecessor showed representation can come at a cost — but nearly one year into her role as MLA, Phillip appears unflappable
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In dry forest of Nlaka’pamux territory, crews oversee ‘long overdue’ prescribed burn
Conducted in partnership between Boothroyd Indian Band and BCWFS, rows of fire were laid down and contained to clear flammable debris
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Documentary tells story of Youth mountain bike program blazing trails in Simpcw and beyond
The recent film ‘Dirt Relations’ showcases the work of a non-profit that works in collaboration with Indigenous communities to build trail networks
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Cree filmmaker’s documentary explores ‘buffalo justice’ and a vision for herds returning
‘Singing Back the Buffalo’ by Tasha Hubbard dreams up a future where the animals can again roam free after enduring a shared history of genocide
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səlilwətaɬ exhibition uplifts beauty and strength of boys and men with long hair
‘The Boys Who Braid Their Hair’ was created to educate and empower following a high-profile incident where an Indigenous boy’s long hair was cut in a ‘Saskatchewan’ daycare
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As toxic drug crisis persists, Youth in ‘care’ are especially vulnerable: ‘It’s just a horrific cycle’
Experts say a comprehensive strategy and commitment from the provincial government is needed to solve an emergency where ‘people don’t get the help that they need’
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‘Fire is medicine’: WFN company utilizes prescribed burns to mitigate wildfire risks
Prior to colonization, cikilaxwm was a regular practice for thousands of years — now, initiatives to reintroduce fire to the ecosystem are making a resurgence
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Through generations, Mowachaht/Muchalaht fishers have been criminalized by the DFO
For fishers like Ray Williams and his grandson Sammy Williams, upholding their livelihood has been an uphill battle — even after landmark cases affirmed their rights
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Landmark Haida title agreement is ‘a template’ for what’s possible, says premier
After the Council of Haida Nation and ‘B.C.’ signed the document this week, IndigiNews interviewed David Eby about a ‘historic’ shift from fighting nations in court to signing over title
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Responding to climate crisis means restoring good relations with land, say Indigenous experts
syilx Okanagan scholar Jeannette Armstrong and Māori scholar Christine Winter shared knowledge during a panel discussion at UBC