Vancouver Island
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Experts say ‘B.C.’ budget doesn’t go far enough on child welfare, climate
2024 provincial plan includes record capital funding, but critics say it’s weak when it comes to tackling key issues
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‘It is a memorial; it is centred in love’: Hundreds march through lək̓ʷəŋən territories to honour MMIWG2S
The 14th annual Stolen Sisters Memorial March took place in ‘Victoria’ this past weekend as a way to pay respects and renew calls for justice
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Exhibition showcases remarkable life of George Clutesi, who safeguarded Nuu-chah-nulth culture
The display at Bill Reid Gallery pays homage to the c̓išaaʔatḥ artist and his impact on future generations
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The story of Sheshuq’um, the monster at Octopus Point
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams writes about this notorious figure, who is perhaps a misunderstood character
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The ancient story of the mountain Swuq’us
Jared Qwustenuxun Williams of Quw’utsun shares the story of how the landmark also known as ‘Mount Prevost’ got its original name
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In W̱SÁNEĆ territories, removing invasive English ivy makes way for Indigenous plants
Every month, Tseycum First Nation artist Sarah Jim invites volunteers to pull the dense vines choking native species on her family’s land
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Klahoose celebrates forestry deal allowing community to manage logging on its own lands
Agreement with Interfor places the remote First Nation as the largest tenure holder within their traditional territory where forestry business has long been active
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After years of exploitation, the iconic Cowichan sweater is being protected with a new fair-trade program
New VNFC social enterprise offers knitters a sustainable price for their work, aiming to preserve the authenticity of the craft which is ‘so much more than clothing’
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T’Sou-ke woman, who sat in a tree for nearly a month, says protest was about more than a single development
After avoiding police this week, wis-waa-cha (Kati George-Jim) says her action ‘was important to the bigger strategy of confronting the Indian Act’
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In photos: Dozens rally at B.C. Legislature to demand ‘Winnipeg’ landfill search
People gathered in ‘Victoria’ and cities across the country on Monday as part of a day of action to find the remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran and other MMIWG2S+