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Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Chehala Leonard,'s Latest Articles

Going beyond western notions of theatre

How playwright Kim Sinklep Harvey honours her ancestors and future generations through her work.

Watering down the violence against Mi’kmaw fishermen ‘dehumanizes Native people’

Mi’kmaq lawyer Pamela Palmater and professor Candis Callison weigh in on the media’s coverage of the violence against Mi’kmaw people.

Picture of Anna Thomas who is the BC NDP candidate, photo is from NDP website.
“I got an army with me,” says first Indigenous woman to run in Kamloops-South Thompson

Anna Thomas, BC NDP candidate, feels ‘proud and honoured’ to be the first Indigenous candidate in riding.

Award-winning Cree actor Lorne Cardinal returns to the screen, only this time he’s animated

As season 3 of Corner Gas Animated kicks off we talk with Lorne about his career and his advice for aspiring actors.

5 books to decolonize your mind this Thanksgiving

Books written by Indigenous authors that you should read.

Janine Lott on her journey of becoming an artist, one seed at a time

Syilx artist discusses her career and recently commissioned artwork for Downie-Wenjack Legacy Space in Kelowna.

Mi’kmaq artist Jodie B releases her first album

She shares what it’s like to produce and mix her own music, and the childhood experiences that brought her here.

Indigenous News History Stories
IndigiNews of the week: Our stories, our history

Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.

IndigiNews Week Land Protection
IndigiNews of the week: Land protection

Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.

Humour Healing Conway Kootenay
‘Humour is part of our healing,’ says Cree Nakoda Sioux comedian Conway Kootenay

After performing in Okanagan territory, Kootenay explains why entertainers are needed now, in pandemic times, more than ever.