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Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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‘It’s about inspiring the next generation’: Indigenous Innovators Gathering features Tanya Talaga, Teara Fraser and Notorious Cree

By Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● December 3, 2020

Animikii is hosting the first annual event to highlight Indigenous innovation happening across Turtle Island

IndigiNews is covering education for Indigenous students, teachers, and families: Here’s the latest

By Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● December 2, 2020

We’re following what’s happening in the education space, so you don’t have to.

‘Breastfeeding is a traditional food that should be protected’

By Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● November 29, 2020

Child apprehension should not cut off the crucial breastfeeding bond between newborn and parent, advocates say.

Birth story: Dene-Tahltan musician shares challenges of pregnancy in remote northern B.C.

By Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● November 25, 2020

Jasmine Netsena, who lives at Fort Nelson First Nation, says being out of range of the proper medical care made it difficult for her to get the care she required while pregnant with her second child.

Innovative high school program brings land-based Coast Salish teachings into classroom

By Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● November 25, 2020

The Land and Language Based Learning Program — led by yutustanaat of Snuneymuxw First Nation — incorporates local Indigenous ways of knowing to Ladysmith Secondary School.

Cowichan Elder reclaiming her education after day school trauma

By Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Cowichan Valley ● September 29, 2020

As Orange Shirt Day approaches, Linda Jack wants people to think about the impact of Indian Day Schools along with that of residential schools

Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

‘It’s about inspiring the next generation’: Indigenous Innovators Gathering features Tanya Talaga, Teara Fraser and Notorious Cree

IndigiNews is covering education for Indigenous students, teachers, and families: Here’s the latest

‘Breastfeeding is a traditional food that should be protected’

Birth story: Dene-Tahltan musician shares challenges of pregnancy in remote northern B.C.

Innovative high school program brings land-based Coast Salish teachings into classroom

Cowichan Elder reclaiming her education after day school trauma

Nanaimo’s toxic drug emergency at 10 years

Nanaimo city council votes down proposed drug policy letter

Motion to close Nanaimo’s Overdose Prevention Site withdrawn

‘Like a bomb dropping’: Safer supply changes leave patients struggling for stability

Drop in 2024 Nanaimo overdose deaths still ‘a fraction’ of overall trend upwards

Sudden changes to safer supply program a ‘huge mistake,’ says Nanaimo patient