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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.
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Facing fears and centering facts as COVID-19 vaccines roll out
Like many First Nations communities, Klahoose First Nation gets some relief as Moderna vaccine makes its way through the community.
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Indigenous knowledge systems often overlooked in academia
The University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) hosted their second webinar in a three-part series focused on systemic racism in science.
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Need for Indigenous programming in Canadian prisons
Dr. Ivan Zinger says education is lacking, outdated in correctional facilities — but what does that mean for cultural teachings?
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Youth allegedly cheated by former social worker wants restorative justice process
Robert Riley Saunders faces 13 criminal charges for allegedly stealing from youth in care.
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26 Indigenous governing bodies are reclaiming authority over child welfare
Leaders dig into Bill C-92 at AFN virtual gathering.
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Rebuilding salmon stocks in the face of climate change
Salmon egg hatcheries at Tla’amin and Klahoose First Nations are saving salmon — with a focus on Chum