By Adam Laskaris, Windspeaker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
When author Samantha Benyon was growing up in Prince Rupert, B.C., she had a strong interest in her Nisga’a culture, with a particular affinity towards the traditional cooking styles and foods associated with her heritage.
But it wasn’t easy to find books to read about the cuisine of her people.
Continue reading New book for young readers explores the importance of the Oolichan
On Friday, May 27, a group of pro-fish farm scientists responded to recent testimonies before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans through an opinion article in the Globe and Mail.
Four of the authors are from British Columbia.
Continue reading Pro Fish farm scientists respond through Globe and Mail
By Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Campbell River, BC – Barney Williams is the recipient of the 2022 Courage To Come Back Awards’ addictions category.
Continue reading ‘Recovery can happen’, says lifelong advocate for addictions supportBy Jenessa Joy Klukas, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Education student Hayden Taylor says Vancouver Island University (VIU) is “definitely a safe space for Indigenous future educators.”
Taylor is a member of the Haisla Nation, and as a fifth year in VIU’s Bachelor of Education program, he regularly participates in Indigenous practices on campus.
Taylor is an active participant at Shq’apthut (A Gathering Place), the campus’s hub for Indigenous supports, and is part of VIU’s community cousins program. “[Community Cousin’s] is a mentorship program that is made up of Indigenous students at VIU, that provides support for Indigenous students.”
Continue reading What Vancouver Island University is doing to decolonise BC’s classroomsNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
In the past two federal elections, Vancouver Island has been a stronghold for the NDP, and one campaign observer predicts it will largely stay that way after Sept. 20.
But there are some chinks in the orange armour on the island given the strength of voter concern about the climate crisis and Erin O’Toole bumping up the popularity of the Conservatives, the NDP’s historical nemesis in the region.
There’s no doubt the recent Green Party infighting offers the NDP some advantage this election with climate-concerned voters, said Mark Williams, chair of political studies at Vancouver Island University.
Continue reading Election 2021: NDP should be wary of weak spots in Vancouver Island stronghold
