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IndigiNews Okanagan nominated for two Canadian Online Publishing Awards
Our photojournalism and ongoing story coverage are being recognized.
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Bringing Indigenous perspectives to the centre of health practitioner training
UBC’s Indigenous Public Health certificate program offers timely and important resources to reduce harm and include Indigenous perspectives in public health in B.C.
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Okanagan Indian Band expands primary care clinic to include doctors
OKIB members now have access to doctors on reserve.
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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, so you don’t have to.
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Maternity and Babies Advice Line makes reproductive support more accessible for remote communities
24/7 virtual care Maternity and Babies Advice Line, a collaboration of First Nations Health Authority and Rural Community Coordination B.C.
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Breaking: Investigation reveals ‘widespread’ racism in B.C. healthcare system
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond releases a technical report on findings of independent investigation into Indigenous-specific racism.
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A win for First Nations children as the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal expands funding criteria for Jordan’s Principle
Non-status, off-reserve First Nations children who are recognized by their Nation can now access funding
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Indigenous construction students complete energy efficient shed at Westbank First Nation
The students were part of a training program designed to provide construction and energy efficiency training to prepare them for the workforce.
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First case of COVID-19 reaches remote Klahoose First Nation
The first COVID-19 case reaches the community of Klahoose First Nation, on Cortes Island, B.C. as families settle in for lock down.
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A toolkit ‘Knowing your rights’ works to combat forced sterilization of Indigenous women and systemic racism in healthcare
The Native Women’s Association of Canada’s educational toolkit, made by and for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit women and gender diverse people helps educate on informed consent in Canadian hospitals.