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How to save the news bailout
Why the government needs indie news outlets to achieve its journalism policy objectives
Hey Cowichan, we’re back!
Help us go deep on untold stories about our changing local environment.
Our campaign fell short. Here are our next steps
Why we think slowing down for the summer is our best bet for speeding up our new model for local news for the long-term — and how you can help
Our campaign was in trouble. Then someone stepped up
A group of community members want to inspire you to support The Discourse. Contribute before midnight Tuesday, and they will match your support dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000.
Nisga’a whistleblower story shows need for free press
A free press could have brought both context and scrutiny to this story sooner, both of which are necessary for a healthy democracy.
The verdict is in: We’re failing to invest in Indigenous families
MMIWG report and our latest investigation show that the state prioritizes funding foster homes over supporting struggling families.
Legitimate Indigenous souvenir businesses squeezed out
If we’re going to turn the tide on the volume of fake Indigenous art sold in souvenir shops, we need to support more Indigenous-owned shops and designers in Vancouver.
Which community should The Discourse serve next?
We plan to launch The Discourse in three new communities. Tell us what needs investigating in your neighbourhood
Why seeing a shelf full of fake totem poles makes me wince
From their randomly splashed designs to their strange choice of materials, fake poles miss every opportunity to honour our culture. And they’re just the tip of the fake art iceberg.
