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Spencer Sacht-Lund, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Spencer “Kanaka” Sacht Lund is a storyteller of Kwakwaka’wakw, Hawaiian, and Scandinavian heritage. Spencer and his mother’s family are members of the ‘Namgis Nation. In addition to working as an educator, Spencer has worked in the live event and film industry for 15 years, with a career spanning across multiple countries, continents, and a few dirt roads. Spencer holds a BA in Global Studies and Theatre from VIU, and a B.Ed from UVic. Always striving to ask good questions and learn what it means to be a human, Spencer is excited to have the opportunity to work and learn with the IndigiNews team.

Spencer's Latest Articles

K’ómoks becomes first Indigenous government to appoint justice of the peace

By Spencer Sacht-Lund, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Comox Valley ● December 11, 2024

Marion Buller — former chair of the National Inquiry into MMIWG — says the new role will support the First Nation on ‘Vancouver Island’ to apply its own laws.

A chief is shown signing a document in traditional regalia.

‘Industry doesn’t understand what our people know’: WSÁNEĆ chiefs call for halt to commercial herring fisheries

By Spencer Sacht-Lund, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Vancouver Island ● November 14, 2024

Spencer Sacht-Lund, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

K’ómoks becomes first Indigenous government to appoint justice of the peace

‘Industry doesn’t understand what our people know’: WSÁNEĆ chiefs call for halt to commercial herring fisheries

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