Tofino Botanical Gardens transformed to honour Indigenous knowledge and conservation
The Naa’Waya’Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens will provide place-based education and inspiration to support Indigenous-led conservation.
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Jereme Brooks, who is syilx, plans to challenge the ‘mainstream Canadian lens’ and be part of restorative actions in his new role.
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Erica Clarke, whose family was gravely impacted by the wildfires, organized an uplifting event for her community.
Okanagan Chief questions sincerity of possible visit from Pope
‘I wouldn’t be worried about our forgiveness. I would be worried about … the crimes that were committed in God’s name,’ says OKIB’s Chief Byron Louis.
Trudeau called out for ‘words and broken promises’ by Secwépemc mom
Ashley Michel stood and addressed Prime Minister Trudeau during his visit to Tk’emlups te Secwépemc (Kamloops, B.C.) on Monday.
When Trudeau goes to Tofino, capq̕ʷicyaʔ goes to her meme garden
capq̕ʷicyaʔ, also known as Alexa Manuel, says she uses humour to deal with hard times — as syilx People have been doing since time immemorial.
Secwépemc hereditary family builds ceremony house for healing
It will be a safe space for “winter dance, ceremonies, and sweat lodges, a place for people to land in,” says Secwépemc Matriarch Miranda Dick.
Food for the frontlines — honouring Indigenous ingenuity during a colonial holiday
‘Genocide is the elephant in the room,’ this Thanksgiving, says Secwépemc Matriarch Miranda Dick.
‘Taking Back the Dinner’ is about reclaiming our history, says Indigenous scientist
Now is a good time to reflect on the food you’re giving thanks for, says Jessica Hernandez.
