First Person
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Living on the DTES, we’ve seen the aftermath of the Pickton murders — victims and their families deserve better
Eva Takakanew and Julie Chapman reflect on the serial killer’s death and why the remaining police exhibits in the death are important for closure and justice
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The RCMP’s ribbon skirts aren’t an example of ‘reconciliation’ — but of assimilation
Colonial institutions have consistently sought to undermine our knowledge and governance systems by absorbing and sanitizing elements of them, writes syilx journalist Kelsie Kilawna
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Honouring my ancestor’s remains — at a Smithsonian warehouse
The remains of Little Poplar, a Plains Cree man who was killed in 1886, should be returned to his people in ‘Montana,’ writes IndigiNews publisher Eden Fineday
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Thanks to the Washington Post, I found my ancestor’s remains at the Smithsonian
IndigiNews publisher Eden Fineday writes about how she found out her relative was at the institution — and her responsibility to visit and give thanks
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The story of Sheshuq’um, the monster at Octopus Point
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams writes about this notorious figure, who is perhaps a misunderstood character
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The ancient story of the mountain Swuq’us
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams of Quw’utsun shares the story of how the landmark also known as ‘Mount Prevost’ got its original name
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Looking back at 2023: A year in stories
From Secwépemc land defense to the historic return of a Nisg̱a’a totem pole, IndigiNews featured a variety of topics over the past year
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Becoming a journalist in a single year has shown me anything is possible
Dionne Phillips reflects on how, after joining the IndigiNews mentorship program earlier in 2023, she became a full-time storyteller covering Secwepemcúl’ecw
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From the ashes of my father’s house: A memoir from COP28
nupqu ʔak·ǂam̓ Troy Sebastian reflects on a year of loss and damage during a trip to Dubai for the UN’s climate conference
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SD67 career fair connects Indigenous students with professional mentors
The industry representatives at the event included water technicians, Youth and family workers, teachers, artists and more