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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

By Shalu Mehta & Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Cowichan Valley ● 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

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter & Shalu Mehta ● Cowichan Valley ● 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’

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● 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

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● 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.

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● 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

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter & Jacqueline Ronson ● Okanagan ● 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

By Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● 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

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

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

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

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

Anna McKenzie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Hundreds march in memory of Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed as community seeks answers

Community rallies for Carsyn Mackenzie Seaweed, as RCMP apologize for ‘miscommunication’ in her case

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

Quw’utsun artist invites Indigenous youth to make murals

Virtual Indigenous Justice Centre launches in B.C.

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

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

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

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

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

Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society name change to Ballenas ‘in discussion’ for years,’ says CEO

10 ways to better support tenants with vulnerabilities due to income, age or disabilities

‘I want it to stop’: Tenants and advocates allege bullying by non-profit housing provider

Q and A: What are vulnerable tenants rights in non-profit housing?

Who will protect low-income seniors from dying in extreme heat?

Seniors left in distress — or dead — for days in Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society units