Vancouver Island
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Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council declares state of emergency over opioid crisis: ‘Enough is enough’
Leaders are calling for more resources and mental health supports in their 14 communities, saying they are ‘losing too many, especially young people, to this crisis’
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Snuneymuxw First Nation purchases second casino in step ‘to reinvest in our community’
Chief Michael Wyse (Xum’silum) says gaming profits will support an ‘aggressive action plan’ to increase access to housing for members
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NYFW showcase pays tribute to Joel Good, an ‘outstanding light’ of Snuneymuxw First Nation
The carver and painter leaves a legacy through his work, which adorns the City of Nanaimo and beyond
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Centuries-old Pentlatch fish trap panel connects K’ómoks, Qualicum people to their ancestors
The 550-year-old piece showcases ancient innovation while highlighting the importance of Indigenous communities preserving their own history
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Dozens of cultural belongings returned to Snuneymuxw from Royal BC Museum: ‘It’s been a long time coming’
Leaders hope the repatriation of these items — including a beetle pendant, carved stone bowls and more — will be the first of many from around the world
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In W̱SÁNEĆ territories, Matriarchs raise funds to buy back their unceded lands
Rematriate Stewardship is looking to make a downpayment on an acreage on southern ‘Vancouver Island’ for safety and stewardship
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After generations of displacement, ‘Vancouver Island’ lands returned to Lyackson, Cowichan First Nations
An agreement to transfer 312 hectares in the Cowichan River Valley was signed May 11 as part of the treaty process
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‘B.C.’ legislative assembly to issue formal apology to First Nations, build residential ‘school’ memorial
A new Reconciliation Action Plan, revealed Wednesday, outlines steps aimed at repairing pieces of the government’s harmful legacy: ‘there is serious work to be done’
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‘This is not over’: Mother of Jared Lowndes vows to keep fighting for justice
A BC Prosecution Service decision to not charge RCMP officers involved in the Wet’suwet’en man’s death was met with disbelief and disappointment
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Through generations, Mowachaht/Muchalaht fishers have been criminalized by the DFO
For fishers like Ray Williams and his grandson Sammy Williams, upholding their livelihood has been an uphill battle — even after landmark cases affirmed their rights