By Bhagyashree Chatterjee, The Squamish Chief, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
What do Premier David Eby’s latest mandate letters for ministers mean for Indigenous peoples?
These letters, all dated Jan. 16, shape the government’s priorities, and this term, they focus on “reconciliation, economic growth, and community well-being.”
Continue reading What B.C. Premier Eby’s mandate letters mean for Indigenous peoplesBy Bhagyashree Chatterjee, The Squamish Chief, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As home insurance costs increase due to climate change, mitigation efforts can help residents stabilize their costs.
“We’re seeing more wildfires, floods, and storms driving up insurance costs,” said Justine Bowman, branch manager at Westland Insurance Group.
Over the past decade, the cost of claims related to natural disasters in Canada has tripled, reaching over $2 billion annually on average, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
Continue reading How climate change impacts insurance costsEditor’s note: The similarities this story has to our situation on Cortes Island, with Basil Creek having come close to drying up in 2022 and 2023 and the way that fish eggs are being harvested to try boost the population, made this story a must read.
By Bhagyashree Chatterjee, The Squamish Chief, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
What happens when a creek runs dry, and the fish that call it home can no longer make their way upstream?
For the team at Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery in Squamish, it’s a challenge they’re tackling head-on as the impacts of climate change ripple through the watershed.
While many hatcheries focus on large-scale harvests, Tenderfoot Creek is all about conservation.
Continue reading Salmon vs. climate change: How salmon are surviving climate shifts in SquamishEditor’s note: A First Nation’s vision for the future and its political relationship with the larger community.
By Bhagyashree Chatterjee, The Squamish Chief, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Building a future that lasts generations takes time, trust, and a plan. On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) will unveil its Úxwumixw 2050 Generational Plan—a vision for the next 25 years aimed at strengthening the Nation’s connection to its people, land, and culture.
Continue reading Squamish Nation to unveil 25-year roadmap for the future
