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‘Food as medicine’: How this birth worker carries on the teachings of her great grandmother
Indigenous doula and midwifery student shares about the magic of a postpartum pot roast
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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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Jesse Wente says it’s time to tell the truth about Indigenous sovereignty
As a part of Vancouver Island University’s sixth annual ‘Indigenous Speaker Series,’ Indigenous cultural critic Jesse Wente challenges reconciliation with truth.
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‘Breastfeeding is a traditional food that should be protected’
Child apprehension should not cut off the crucial breastfeeding bond between newborn and parent, advocates say.
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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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First case of COVID-19 reaches remote Klahoose First Nation
The first COVID-19 case reaches the community of Klahoose First Nation, on Cortes Island, B.C. as families settle in for lock down.
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A toolkit ‘Knowing your rights’ works to combat forced sterilization of Indigenous women and systemic racism in healthcare
The Native Women’s Association of Canada’s educational toolkit, made by and for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit women and gender diverse people helps educate on informed consent in Canadian hospitals.
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Syilx woman has made more than 3,000 masks to keep her community safe
Joan Alexis, from Okanagan Indian Band has been working tirelessly to make masks and support women through the pandemic.
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Innovative high school program brings land-based Coast Salish teachings into classroom
The Land and Language Based Learning Program — led by yutustanaat of Snuneymuxw First Nation — incorporates local Indigenous ways of knowing to Ladysmith Secondary School.
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‘Spirit saved my life:’ Estelle Carmona opens up about pregnancy, birth and systemic racism
When enduring two complicated births, Carmona says her strong teachings pulled her through.