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 cultureBy Matt Simmons, The Narwhal, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
For Kevin Carpenter, a Heiltsuk gillnetter from Bella Bella, fishing has long been a way of life for him and his community.
“I started on boats when I was like five or six years old,” he told The Narwhal on a call from Prince Rupert.
In fact, he said he was preparing his boat for the fishing season a few weeks ago when he heard an announcement that would send him and the entire commercial fishing community reeling.
Continue reading Sweeping reductions to BC’s commercial salmon fisheriesCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Chief Darren Blaney, of the Homalco Nation, suggests that six months training is not enough to equip the Campbell River RCMP to deal with intense situations like that which led to the recent shooting of Jared Lowndes.
Continue reading RCMP lack of training may have led to Indigenous deathsBy Kelsie Kilawna, The Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As devastating wildfires spread through B.C.’s interior, skawilx (Sarah Alexis) says there’s a parallel crisis that demands attention and action — droughts.
Continue reading Drastic droughts on the horizon, if syilx laws not upheldCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
About a hundred people attended the memorial for Jared Lowndes, who was gunned down by the RCMP outside the Campbell River Tim Hortons’ takeout window on July 8, 2021.
Continue reading The Memorial for Jared Lowndes
