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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
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Secwépemc family launches human rights complaint about Correctional Service Canada
Alleging forced separation and racism, Jenni LaRue met with the CHRC regarding the treatment of herself and her husband, who is serving a life sentence
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Families of MMIWG face off with supporters of ‘comedy’ group behind Pickton shirt
The Danger Cats performed near the DTES despite community outrage and calls to apologize — while the Canadian Anti-Hate Network alleges ties to a far-right movement
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Xats̓úll Youth shares her lifelong connection to nature, where there’s ‘never a dull moment’
Jolene Sellars, 18, has never shied away from a challenge out on the land — and is now utilizing her skills to work for her community
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From síyaʔ to sage, sknir̓mn Anona Kampe teaches syilx plant knowledge
‘It’s a reciprocal relationship, where I take but I always give,’ said the knowledge-keeper during a community tour in ‘Summerland’ last week