National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Nations and families from far-flung parts of coastal B.C. gathered to launch the Sacred Journey exhibit and celebrate the enduring importance of Indigenous canoe culture that stretches across the Pacific Northwest coast.
Continue reading Sacred journey exhibit celebrates Indigenous canoe cultureCortes and Quadra Islands will receive a significant chunk of the $394,000 FireSmart Economic Recovery Grant that the Strathcona Regional District (SRD) just received.
Continue reading What the FireSmart grant means to Cortes and Quadra IslandsBy John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will follow her grandmother’s lead and fight for a healthy and responsive government — just not from Parliament Hill.
On Thursday, the Independent MP for Vancouver Granville announced in an open letter to constituents she will not seek re-election.
Continue reading Jody Wilson-Raybould won’t seek re-electionTwenty businesses and organizations are recommending that the federal government not renew BC fish farm licenses, when they come up for renewal next year.
Continue reading Asking the feds to not renew BC fish farm licensesWarning: This story contains details that may provoke distress or trauma in some readers.
National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Jody Wilson-Raybould endured a salvo of emotions as news broke confirming the unmarked graves of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.
The Independent MP for the riding of Vancouver Granville, former justice minister, and member of the We Wai Kai Nation was in her home community on Quadra Island, B.C., when she heard.
The initial surge of incredible sadness was pursued by increasing anger and a fixed sense of frustration.
Continue reading Jody Wilson-Raybould tells Ottawa to take responsibility for reconciliation
