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More Indigenous representation needed in schools

An ‘equity scan’ parent survey is just one step toward improving success for Indigenous students in the Greater Victoria School District, says Samantha Mason

Here’s how First Nation Education Agreements are changing things for Indigenous students

Songhees Nation - just one of many nations reaffirming their children’s right to education under the BC Tripartite Education Agreement

It’s Moose Hide Campaign Day — here’s how to participate

Workshops, ceremony and other events are happening all day in efforts to raise awareness about disproportionate violence towards Indigenous women and girls

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Moose Hide Campaign marks ten years as a national event

February 11th marks Moose Hide Campaign Day, a day to raise awareness on violence against women and children, and UVic is joining forces.

The Importance of the PAC in making decisions for Indigenous children

Why Indigenous Parent Advisory Committees are vital within school districts

Correctional investigator to review Indigenous programs in prisons

Dr. Ivan Zinger says education is lacking, outdated in correctional facilities — but what does that mean for cultural teachings?

Stigma against Indigenous Peoples is a ‘social sickness’

‘COVID-19 doesn't discriminate but systems do,’ according to a new educational video that aims to address stigma against Indigenous Peoples during a pandemic

As Christmas approaches, ‘Na̱mǥis hereditary chief recalls mass arrests at father’s 1921 winter Potlatch

'Na̱mǥis Hereditary Chief Bill Cranmer remembers when his father's winter potlatch was raided by Indian Agents, resulting in several dozen community members arrested and sent to jail

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Standards still lacking for Gladue reports, meant to support Indigenous people in the justice system, say legal experts

System is failing many as numbers of Indigenous people in prison reach ‘historic highs.’

Elementary students share West Coast Indigenous stories in their very own podcast

'Legends of the West Coast,’ created by a grade three class at Huband Park Elementary, has allowed students to learn about oral storytelling traditions while utilizing technology.