Vancouver Island
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Federal Government announces $120 million in COVID-19 funding for Indigenous kids
$200 million federal COVID-19 funding announced for Indigenous communities, with the majority of money dedicated to education and childcare.
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Virtual mental health service improves access to critical support
At the intersection of COVID-19 and the overdose crisis, the First Nation Health Authority finds new ways to offer substance use and psychiatric supports.
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‘Igniting their spirit:’ Lise Haddock fights for Indigenous youth in Cowichan Valley
Haddock is the first Indigenous executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Cowichan Valley branch.
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Teaching and learning how to interrupt anti-Indigenous racism
Training team combines Indigenous and non-Indigenous experiences to combat anti-Indigenous racism.
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Carver honoured for emerging skill learned from Kwakwaka’wakw masters
Cole Speck is mastering the art of carving in the tradition of cultural teachings.
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Happy Truth and Reconciliation Day? Bill proposing national TRC holiday moves to second reading
Parliament continues to discuss potential stat holiday to honour residential school survivors.
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Challenges of the Mi’kmaw harvesters ‘mirror’ those of several west coast First Nations, says Tsawout chief
Chief Nicholas XEMŦOLTW̱ Claxton ‘frustrated’ by the Canadian treaty violations he’s seeing in the Mi’kmaw territory.
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Comprehensive review underway following death of Cree teen in government care
B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth promises to review case after youth’s family and Indigenous leadership call for investigation.
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What’s at stake for Indigenous kids in care this provincial election?
We analyzed party platforms and reached out to the leaders of B.C.’s three major political parties
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B.C. election candidates in Greater Victoria discuss Indigenous Education
From technology and outdoor learning to continued efforts to incorporate the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and UNDRIP.