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Jesse Wente says it’s time to tell the truth about Indigenous sovereignty
As a part of Vancouver Island University’s sixth annual ‘Indigenous Speaker Series,’ Indigenous cultural critic Jesse Wente challenges reconciliation with truth.
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‘Breastfeeding is a traditional food that should be protected’
Child apprehension should not cut off the crucial breastfeeding bond between newborn and parent, advocates say.
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Syilx artist sharpening skills during this global pandemic
Mike Marchand, a Hip Hop artist, from the Okanagan Indian Band tells IndigiNews not even a global pandemic will stop him from his passions
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‘Spirit saved my life:’ Estelle Carmona opens up about pregnancy, birth and systemic racism
When enduring two complicated births, Carmona says her strong teachings pulled her through.
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Birth story: Dene-Tahltan musician shares challenges of pregnancy in remote northern B.C.
Jasmine Netsena, who lives at Fort Nelson First Nation, says being out of range of the proper medical care made it difficult for her to get the care she required while pregnant with her second child.
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Support local Indigenous creators this holiday season
From cannabis to salmon, books and beading, check out this curated list of local Okanagan creators to support this holiday season.
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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?
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Army of Kwakwaka’wakw doulas bringing birth back home
A group of newly trained Indigenous doulas reclaim their future bringing back birthing traditions
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How her name came to be: A Syilx naming ceremony
Sarah Alexis and Brian Muselle on why they chose to follow traditional practices in their journey of becoming parents
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Parents of the first baby born in village in over 50 years share their story
Andrea Fergusson and Brendan Tom sit side-by-side on their bed in the Tla-o-qui-aht village of Opitsaht, in the same house where Fergusson gave birth to their youngest son, Felix. He was the first baby to be born in the village in over 50 years. The family shares their birth story to encourage others to revitalize…