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Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed's family is pictured at the march, a crowd of people behind them. They wear t-shirts with her photo on them. Carsyn's mom, younger sister and grandma have a red handprint painted on their faces. People hold signs calling for justice for Carsyn and one large sign is seen in the background above people's heads that says "Sacred Rage."
Hundreds march in memory of Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed as community seeks answers
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Cowichan Valley
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June 1, 2023

Family and allies gather in Duncan for the Na̱mǥis and Quw’utsun’ teen who was loved by many.

Insp. Chris Bear, in his RCMP uniform stands on the left, looking at a sign that Adrian Sylvester (on the right) is holding. The sign says "Justice For Carsyn." A man stands behind both of them holding a sign that says "No more stolen sisters."
Community rallies for Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed, as RCMP apologize for ‘miscommunication’ in her case
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Cowichan Valley
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May 29, 2023

Family and friends are rattled after the tragic loss of the 15-year-old, remembered as ‘a very caring person.’

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’
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Vancouver Island
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November 18, 2021

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
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Vancouver Island
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October 14, 2021

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.
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Vancouver Island
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October 7, 2021

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
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Okanagan
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June 2, 2021

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
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Vancouver Island
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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
Confidentiality agreements a ‘red flag’ in exercising Bill C-92, says Indigenous leader
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Vancouver Island
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February 27, 2021

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.
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Vancouver Island
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February 12, 2021

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

unhoused youth
A love letter to unhoused youth in Nanaimo
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Vancouver Island
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February 11, 2021

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