qathet Living, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Two years ago qathet had a poor year for salmon, but Tla’amin salmon hatchery manager, Lee George is worried 2021 will be even worse.
Continue reading Tla’amin salmon hatchery manager predicts poor fish runsWarning: This article contains content about residential “schools” that may be triggering.
By Anna McKenzie, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter.
On the shores of the town of Chemainus, on the traditional territory of Puneluxutth’, thousands of people in orange shirts gather in memory of the survivors, victims and intergenerational survivors of Canada’s residential “school” system.
Continue reading Remembering Kuper IslanD Residential School: Thousands march in ChemainusBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The federal government announced in June that traditional Indigenous names can be used on passports and other travel documents.
Continue reading Indigenous names can be used on passportsBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A new report is highlighting the importance of restoring a focus on matriarchal roles for the health and strength of First Nations communities.
Continue reading Restoring a focus on matriarchal roles in First Nations communitiesthe Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
This article contains accounts of police violence, as well as accounts of racism and hate against Indigenous people that could be triggering. Please read with care.
A busy pier forms the backdrop to the small courtyard next to Island Funeral Services funeral home in Campbell River on July 20. Alunaye, Laura Holland sits in the shade of a nearby maple tree, waiting for the memorial ceremony for her son to begin.
Continue reading ‘In our grief, rage and love’ says mother of Indigenous man killed by RCMP
