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After generations of stolen kids, ‘powerful changes’ to ‘B.C.’ law set to return child welfare jurisdiction
Amendments to provincial child welfare legislation, introduced on Wednesday, were celebrated by Indigenous leaders as an important first step to righting wrongs of the past
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Called a ‘transformative opportunity’ for change, ‘Vancouver’ will vote on UNDRIP strategy
The 32-page report endorsed by xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ will be subject to city’s vote on Oct. 25
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Wearing red, people gather in kiʔláwnaʔ to remember MMIWG2S
The Sisters in Spirit march and vigil was hosted by KFS for its 14th year — one of many events held across the country on Tuesday
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First of 12 nsyilxcən language signs at BGC locations unveiled in kiʔláwnaʔ
Through new signage, young people will be able to connect with basic syilx phrases and teachings
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xʷməθkʷəy̓əm erases Trutch from street name, but won’t forget his racist legacy
The community revealed the title šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm, or Musqueamview Street, in a renaming ceremony on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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The search for Kwemcxenalqs
After losing their beloved relation, the family wants VPD to come to syilx homelands to apologize for a lack of sensitivity
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Leading up to Orange Shirt Day, survivors on syilx homelands share their truths
KFS hosted an educational event on Thursday to honour those who went through residential ‘schools’ and teach wider community
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‘Action is better than words’: syilx Elder calls for better protection of water and land
K̓ninm̓tm̓ taʔ n̓q̓ʷic̓tn̓s Wilfred ‘Grouse’ Barnes led a water ceremony during a World Rivers Day community cleanup event
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Historic welcome pole, rooted in Klahoose origin story, brings healing to the people
Ernest Puglas brought family’s carving legacy to ‘Cortes Island’ to craft the pole, which was raised in ceremony on Wednesday.
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A century after their village was burned, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh is rebuilding Sen̓áḵw
Construction has started on the 11-tower development on reserve lands after the nation received a historic $1.4-billion loan from CMHC