Features
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In Gitanyow territories, restorative fire heals the land and people: ‘I think it’s a beautiful thing’
A controlled burn demonstrates how bringing back ancient Indigenous fire practices helps restore cultural connections and strengthen communities while mitigating risk
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After 136 years of police violence, Gitxsan leaders want an overhaul of the RCMP
As Indigenous groups push for reform of the ‘racist institution,’ a historic police shooting of a Gitanyow chief reveals the scope of police brutality
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‘An uprising in the making’: ‘Alberta’ chiefs say oil company’s forceful approach is an attack on treaty rights
Neighbouring First Nations join in solidarity with Woodland Cree as Obsidian Energy pushes for arrests
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In W̱SÁNEĆ territories, Matriarchs raise funds to buy back their unceded lands
Rematriate Stewardship is looking to make a downpayment on an acreage on southern ‘Vancouver Island’ for safety and stewardship
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Survivors lead search for missing children at the former Lejac Residential School
A ground scan represents the first step in a long process to uncover answers about undocumented deaths, say the Nadleh Whut’en and Stellat’en nations
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Secwépemc Elder, a veteran of the powwow circuit, has built a legacy through dance
Peter Anthony started from the ground up to become a champion dancer, learning about his culture and creating his own regalia
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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