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How are coastal families dealing with the ongoing pandemic? | Part One
Living in a remote coastal community accessible only by boat or air has its unique challenges, but pandemic-related restrictions have intensified barriers, forcing these families to get creative and lean on each other more than ever.
Continue reading Heiltsuk Families come closer together during COVID timesthe Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Two K’omoks mothers contemplate how to celebrate their babies’ tenth moon Hiługwila ceremony during COVID-19.
Continue reading Two K’omoks mothers contemplate their babies’ tenth moon Hiługwila ceremony – during COVID-19By Bayleigh Marelj, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Jesse Wente says that there is power in truth-telling moments. And the truth he spoke about on Nov. 25, was the truth of Indigenous sovereignty.
Continue reading After almost 170 years: the truth of Indigenous sovereignty.Campbell River Mirror, Local Journalism Reporter
Almost a year into B.C. adopting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) the Nuchatlaht First Nation (NFN) is calling on the province to honour its legislation with regards to an ongoing land title case.
Continue reading Nuchatlaht First Nation calls on BC to honour UNDRIP in land title case.23. “We call upon all levels of government to: (i) Increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the health-care field. (ii) Ensure the retention of Aboriginal health-care providers in Aboriginal communities. (iii) Provide cultural competency training for all healthcare professionals.” –Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 23rd call to action was for an increase in Indigenous health care practitioners. Without clear numbers, how can this call be met?
Continue reading The number of BC’s Indigenous nurses is not known
