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How the ‘Winnipeg’ landfill search came to be: A timeline Through advocacy and ceremony, families and allies of MMIWG pushed for an investigation amid a tragedy indiginews.com/features/how...

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‘I hope there is closure’: Families of MMIWG await results as possible remains found at landfill As the discovery is made less than three months into probing the Prairie Green site, loved ones of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran are emotional indiginews.com/features/fam...

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Híɫzaqv leaders take RCMP to court, say police discriminate against the nation’s laws The Central Coast community wants the B.C. Supreme Court to declare its public safety bylaws are ‘valid federal laws’ that officers must enforce indiginews.com/news/heiltsu... Story by @davidpball.bsky.social

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With the foresight of their ancestors, ‘Nuxalk Strong’ highlights a cultural revival New MOA exhibition goes beyond the notion of ‘colonial trophy cases’ with preservation — and reclamation — at its heart indiginews.com/features/nux...

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‘Racist and dehumanizing’: Judge slams RCMP, reduces sentences for CGL pipeline opponents Police showed ‘racism directed towards Indigenous women’ in 2021 raid of Wet’suwet’en land defence camp, B.C. Supreme Court justice rules indiginews.com/news/wetsuwe...

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‘My hands were being guided’: Exhibition invites viewers into the world of Haida master artist From a carving he made as a child to a recreation of his studio desk — a celebration of Kihl ‘Yahda (Christian White) is now on display at Bill Reid Gallery indiginews.com/arts/haida-a...

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For a third year, Similkameen women’s team wins All Native championship trophy ‘Three-peat — it’s been in the back of our minds forever,’ says Starbirds MVP Jade Montgomery-Waardenburg. ‘It feels so good to win today’ indiginews.com/news/for-a-t...

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On the DTES, thousands gather to remember MMIWG2S+, call for justice: ‘Our hearts beat as one’ In photos: The 34th annual Women’s Memorial March brought many families together for a day of grieving, solidarity and advocacy indiginews.com/news/in-phot...

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Awaiting sentencing, Tiny House Warriors tell court they acted for Secwépemc rights: ‘We’re not criminals’ Four convicted members of the resistance group face six to 12 months in jail after a confrontation at a TMX work camp in 2021 indiginews.com/news/tiny-ho...

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‘Kind of like a tornado’: Similkameen women’s team cinches two more wins at All Native tournament The Starbirds are set to play their final game of the competition on Saturday, where they hope to secure gold in their category indiginews.com/news/similka...

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Heading to the Oscars, the resounding impact of ‘Sugarcane’ proves both validating and ‘long overdue’ ‘An incredible moment to celebrate Indigenous storytelling’ indiginews.com/arts/resound...

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All Native Basketball Tournament begins with celebration of coastal culture People were reminded of belonging and kinship during a welcoming event for the 65th annual competition featuring Gitxaała Drummers and Dancers indiginews.com/news/all-nat...

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The Similkameen Starbirds had a statement victory in their first game of the 2025 All Native Basketball Tournament, as they seek to win gold in the women’s division category for a third consecutive year. Aaron Hemens reports from Prince Rupert. indiginews.com/news/similka...

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‘B.C.’ child welfare workers lack necessary supports needed to do their jobs: RCY Watchdog’s latest report calls for ‘immediate and sustained’ improvements to protect young people in government ‘care’ indiginews.com/news/bc-chil...

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Tiny Kwiakah First Nation has big plans for solar-powered science hub on former fish farm With just 19 members, the ‘Vancouver Island’ community is building a ‘stewardship economy’ based around revitalizing its lands indiginews.com/vancouver-is...

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syilx Okanagan artist’s orange jerseys foster connections at sn’pinktn hockey game Wynona Paul’s design honouring her nation and family was worn by the Penticton Vees team during a game last week indiginews.com/arts/syilx-o...

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Indigenous cradleboard keepers are revitalizing traditional parenting practices Found across many cultures, the baby carriers are a tangible connection to ancestors, explains Anishinaabe writer Joleen Banning indiginews.com/features/ind...

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This is nuts. On av. 15% of families with children who have disabilities have considered placing their child into foster care, solely to access disability services not funded if their child remained at home. My latest for @indiginews.bsky.social.

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With families ‘beyond their breaking point,’ watchdog calls on ‘B.C.’ to support young people with disabilities The RCY’s latest report follows her earlier probe into preventable death of 11-year-old First Nations boy in the ‘Fraser Valley’ indiginews.com/news/watchdo... By @amyromer.bsky.social

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Coastal nations take to ‘B.C.’s’ highest court to push province’s UNDRIP obligation After a lower court ruling affirmed a duty to consult, Gitxaała and Ehattesaht are escalating their Mineral Tenure Act case Story by @amyromer.bsky.social indiginews.com/news/coastal...

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Artist Sally Wynja has spent decades creating baskets, jewelry and medicines, and is now passing the skills to ‘as many people who want to learn as I can’ indiginews.com/arts/secwepe...

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‘500 Year Itch’ is the first major retrospective of the multimedia creator, who challenges perceptions through photography, sculpture and more indiginews.com/arts/exhibit... Story by @amyromer.bsky.social

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Through sculpture, syilx Okanagan artist turns pictographs into towering 3D figures indiginews.com/okanagan/art...

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The Inquiry Regarding the Treatment, Experiences, and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System is set to wrap in 2025, amid efforts to reclaim jurisdiction indiginews.com/features/new...

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Today, IndigiNews is thrilled to share an exciting announcement: as of January 1, we have moved to a new non-profit parent organization, tâpwêwin media. indiginews.com/first-person...

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Columbia River Treaty talks continue amid tense border rhetoric: ‘I’m always optimistic’ Negotiations to update historic deal that excluded First Nations could be affected by soured ‘U.S-Canada’ relations as Trump prepares to take office Story by Aaron Hemens. indiginews.com/news/columbi...

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From the return of salmon (and Buffalo!) to a historic Aboriginal title agreement — a retrospective of some of the biggest stories from the past 12 months

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Tŝilhqot’in government welcomes ‘long overdue charges’ in Mount Polley mine disaster The nation’s leadership has been calling for Indigenous-led monitoring, assessment and action around the ongoing discharge of mining waste into their waters Story by Andie Mollins

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The last time Semá:th fished with their own weir, the territory looked vastly different. As a crew cranes the metal weir into the river, no one is confident if it will stay. “It’s a mixture of nervousness, tension and excitement." Story by @amyromer.bsky.social

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After her $150,000 discrimination award was overturned, an Indigenous mother spent three days in the B.C. Court of Appeal. The outcome could have far-reaching impacts for Indigenous families. Story by @briellemimi.bsky.social

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"We’re the valley of the eagles — how can you feed the eagles if there’s no river? It’s our identity. It’s also very much the lifeblood of our land." Last in a three-part series by Aaron Hemens

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The co-owners of the Copper Mountain Mine struggled to earn the approval of many sməqmíx people during a pitch for a major expansion project in the Similkameen Valley. "It’s a bit of a slap in the face." Second in a three-part series by Aaron Hemens

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Facing questions about mine contamination in a Similkameen Valley creek, a Hudbay Minerals representative told a private community meeting she "would drink the water" herself. First in a three-part series by Aaron Hemens

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very special day at @thenarwhal.ca & @indiginews.bsky.social, where we had the honour of working with Dorothy Thunder to translate this story into nehiyawêwin. you can listen to Dorothy read it aloud & follow along:

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e-pimohtâtamihk paskwâw mostos meskanaw This story, written and reported by Kayla Macinnis, was translated into nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree) by Dorothy Thunder from Little Pine First Nation in Treaty 6 Co-Published with our friends @thenarwhal.ca indiginews.com/features/e-p...

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"We were led to believe that all legislation and policies in B.C. were meant to be interpreted through DRIPA. It makes us question that, since they did not get free, prior and informed consent.” Story by @davidpball.bsky.social indiginews.com/features/car...

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K’ómoks becomes first Indigenous government to appoint justice of the peace 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 indiginews.com/news/komoks-... By @spencerksl.bsky.social

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This month, we’re raising $20,000 to ensure IndigiNews continues to contribute to the future of our Indigenous storytelling. These funds will help us cover costs and plan for the next year of incredible, award-winning journalism all across Indigenous homelands. indiginews.com/support-us

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With their four boys in the child welfare system, Kimberly and Jordan Joseph planned a 1,500 km walk from ‘Prince Rupert’ to ‘Victoria’ to raise awareness Story by @amyromer.bsky.social indiginews.com/features/sep...

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Northern Indigenous leaders are demanding action from the Federal Government after they say Transport Canada failed to inform them about water and soil contamination at a community dock in Fort Chipewyan. indiginews.com/news/indigen...

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“It’s scary thinking I’m going to be out here in the winter, but it really feels like I can’t leave," says Maas Gwitkunuxws Teresa Brown, who's been camping near the projected #PRGT pipeline route. “I do this from love.” Latest feature for @indiginews.bsky.social indiginews.com/features/win...

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