Vancouver Island
On this page you’ll find stories from across Vancouver Island. Our community-led reporting spans the Cowichan Valley, the West Shore, Nanaimo and beyond. We also have a team of reporters covering Indigenous news focused on health, education and child welfare across Vancouver Island. These reporters are funded through the Local Journalism Initiative.
Latest in Vancouver Island
‘It’s about inspiring the next generation’: Indigenous Innovators Gathering features Tanya Talaga, Teara Fraser and Notorious Cree
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
We’re following what’s happening in the education space, so you don’t have to.
Plans to revitalize old A&B Sound building in downtown Nanaimo
The property owner and developer reveals its vision for one of Nanaimo’s biggest eyesores.
‘Breastfeeding is a traditional food that should be protected’
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.
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
The Land and Language Based Learning Program — led by yutustanaat of Snuneymuxw First Nation — incorporates local Indigenous ways of knowing to Ladysmith Secondary School.
Your questions about The Discourse Nanaimo answered
As we work to launch an in-depth journalism outlet in Nanaimo, we want you to have all of the information you need.
Education administrators concerned over disparities in COVID-19 funding for First Nations students
$112 million in federal funds distributed to First Nations schools is inaccessible to the approximately 9,000 First Nations students who go to school off-reserve in B.C.
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