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Webinar series tackles ‘colonial’ and ‘racist’ concepts of neglect in child welfare system
April 21-23 series will feature a diverse panel including Indigenous youth and Elders.
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‘Tomorrow will be better’: Kids Help Phone expands services to reach more Indigenous youth
Deanna Dunham, a Mohawk member of Six Nations of the Grand River, says as demand rises for Kids Help Phone services during the pandemic, the organization is looking to become more inclusive
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B.C. schools will remain open due to low infection rates
B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said due to a ‘relatively low infection rate amongst school-age children,’ schools will remain open.
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Wait times for status cards an example of systemic racism, says petition
Wait times for status card renewals should be the same as passports, as they are both government-issued identity documents, says Vivian Hermansen, who’s drafted a petition calling on the House of Commons to find solutions.
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Syilx people can earn a degree in the Nsyilxcən language with new UBC program
It’s the first Indigenous language degree in Canada, says academic lead Jeannette Armstrong
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FNHA coordinator leads ‘wellness kit’ project for more than 200 Indigenous youth
Adam Gauthier, who’s Coast Salish, Cree and Métis, says the packages of self-care items are a way to show love for Indigenous youth both on reserve and off
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MMIWG2S rally to bring awareness to Merritt B.C. on Saturday
Danielle Jack’s most recent experience of near abduction will be on her mind and heart at the Saturday rally for MMIGW2S
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New video series uplifts wisdom of K’ómoks and Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw cultures
Interview series hosted by Kumugwe Cultural Society looks at culture, environment and more through voices of Elders and other ‘wise ones’
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In photos: Langford students craft Coast Salish drums
Students worked on a drum-making project that will be enjoyed for years to come
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IndigiNews is covering education for Indigenous students, teachers, and families: Here’s the latest
We’re following what’s happening in the education space across Vancouver Island, so you don’t have to