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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.
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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 Ivan Zinger says education is lacking, outdated in correctional facilities — but what does that mean for cultural teachings?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.