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Indigenous children, families and the 2021 federal budget
Is Canada committing enough money to Bill C-92’s implementation? We asked Minister Marc Miller.
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Indigenous cannabis industry coming together to create ‘Red Market’ on sovereign lands
‘We are starting to flourish here and it’s our time … to step up and start providing for our own,’ says Snaw-naw-as dispensary owner.
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Beyond Red Dress Day: Seven calls to action for allies
Non-Indigenous people have a role to play in the fight for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people in this country.
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In photos: MMIWG+ honoured through red dress events, ceremonies
On the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and gender-diverse kin — also known as Red Dress Day — people in Coast Salish and Okanagan territories came together to remember, honour, and advocate for change.
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All that we know grows from the words of our ancestors
First People’s Cultural Council funds a range of Indigenous language initiatives including digitization, preservation, teacher training and more.
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Indigenous woman to develop suicide prevention workshops for youth
Nalaga (Avis O’Brien) is working on a series of culturally-based workshops for Indigenous youth where they can develop self regulation tools rooted in ancestral knowledge and yoga-based practices
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Chinook returned to their historical habitat for the first time in 70 years
The Okanagan Nation Alliance conducted a ceremonial Chinook release at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls) on April 20.
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‘Keep families together’: Moving beyond racist notions of neglect in child welfare
Experts discuss colonial failings and ways to support families during Beyond Neglect series.
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Meet six Indigenous youth on Vancouver Island honoured for excellence in sports
Recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sports this year include a soccer player, a war canoeist, a lacrosse player and more.
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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 across Vancouver Island, so you don’t have to.