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Silver linings to the COVID storm for remote Bella Bella families, children and Elders
How are coastal families dealing with the ongoing pandemic? | Part One
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Immediate large scale systemic change of the child welfare system needed, say researchers
UBC researchers found that child removal made mothers more likely to have an unintended drug overdose. They are calling for drastic changes to the child welfare system.
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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.