News
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New UBC Indigenous fisheries centre aims to uplift community rights
Initiative led by Nisg̱a’a scholar Andrea Reid launches with ‘Fish Outlaws’ project documenting criminalization of First Nations fisheries around Salish Sea
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Moose Hide Campaign marks ten years as a national event
February 11th marks Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day to raise awareness on violence against women and children, and UVic is joining forces.
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The Importance of the PAC in making decisions for Indigenous children
Why Indigenous Parent Advisory Committees are vital within school districts
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Birth alerts banned in B.C., but trust still a barrier for Indigenous parents
‘Much more money’ needed for preventative services, says Mary Teegee.
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Royal BC Museum to double Indigenous collections and repatriation team as racism investigation uncovers ‘bad’ results
The museum plans to hire eight new people to join the current team of six.
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10K prize available for Indigenous artist to create Kelowna-based mural
Submissions opened Feb. 1 and the winner will be announced toward the end of March.
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IndigiNews is covering education for Indigenous students, teachers, and families: Here’s the latest
As IndigiNews’s education reporter covering Vancouver Island, I’m following all of the latest developments. Every month, I’ll bring you a roundup of what you need to know about what’s relevant to Indigenous students, teachers, parents and families. What you need to know: K-12 BC Parks is recruiting for its 2021 BC Parks Student Ranger Program…
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‘Water is life’ teaches new Syilx children’s book series
Syilx and Nlaka’pamux author to launch ‘Follow the Water’ book series on Feb. 5
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Drones will deliver medical supplies to remote First Nations during COVID-19 pandemic
The Remote Communities Drone Transport Initiative received seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars to deliver much-needed medical supplies to a remote community for a pilot project that will run over the next year.
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Man accused of stealing money from Indigenous youth set to enter plea in B.C. Provincial Court
Robert Riley Saunders is due to appear in Kelowna court on Feb. 11.