Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Author at The Discourse.

B.C.'s proposed FOI fee threatens ‘Indigenous Peoples, families and communities’ writes Indigenous mom and journalist Anna McKenzie

OPINION: B.C.’s proposed FOI fee threatens ‘Indigenous Peoples, families and communities’

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● November 18, 2021 August 4, 2022

Fees could make it harder for small outlets like IndigiNews to justify filing shot-in-the-dark info requests — like the one that led to our birth alerts investigation, writes reporter Anna McKenzie.

Indigenous youth are key to Quw'utsun artist Charlene Johnny's process. Her latest mural is on Spectrum Community School's basketball court.

Quw’utsun artist invites Indigenous youth to make murals

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● October 14, 2021 August 4, 2022

Charlene Johnny’s latest mural brightens the basketball court at Spectrum Community School on unceded lək̓ʷəŋən territory.

Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre launches in B.C.

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● October 7, 2021 August 4, 2022

Centre aims to provide free legal services to Indigenous people in under-served areas and is the first of its kind in B.C.

Non-Indigenous people, here are 7 ways to support Indigenous people grieving in the wake of the news about the 215 children at KIRS.

Non-Indigenous people — here’s what you can do, right now

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter & Jacqueline Ronson ● Okanagan ● June 2, 2021 July 31, 2022

7 ways to support Indigenous people grieving in wake of news about 215 children.

KHFN has signed an agreement, which is meant to help fund stewardship and management activities in their territory

Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis First Nation to receive $700K for stewardship through agreement with B.C. and Coast Funds

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● May 31, 2021 May 31, 2021

‘Now we can start to deliver on our dream of having a big presence on our territories,’ says Chief Councillor Rick Johnson.

Confidentiality agreements a ‘red flag’ in exercising Bill C-92, says Indigenous leader

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● February 27, 2021 August 5, 2022

Nations at a disadvantage in applying child welfare laws if they aren’t sharing info, says Richard Gray.

Supports extended for B.C. youth transitioning out of care

Emergency supports extended again for youth transitioning out of care in B.C.

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● February 12, 2021 August 5, 2022

Youth advocate applauds extension, but wants ‘universal and comprehensive’ supports for all youth from care.

A love letter to unhoused youth in Nanaimo

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● February 11, 2021 August 5, 2022

How a local magazine is creating a sense of place for youth experiencing homelessness

Birth alerts banned in B.C., but trust still a barrier for Indigenous parents

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● February 11, 2021 August 5, 2022

‘Much more money’ needed for preventative services, says Mary Teegee.

How the Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council is helping to address peers’ concerns through the guidance of coordinator Ruby Barclay.

Child welfare advocate Ruby Barclay uplifts youth to address local barriers

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● September 16, 2020 August 5, 2022

How the Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council is helping to address peers’ concerns through the guidance of coordinator Ruby Barclay.

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