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• Should non-Indigenous people buy, wear Indigenous art? Creators say it depends

  Short answer? Anyone can buy and wear Indigenous art, beadwork -- artists just want to make sure what you're buying is authentic. Here are tips and best practices to keep in mind.

  Perspectives

  Apr 24
• Future of reconciliation in Canada includes next generation of Indigenous youth

  Residential school survivors hope to pass down records and information to the next generation as they inherit the path to reconciliation.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Journey towards reconciliation includes access to traditional ceremony

  In order to heal from the trauma endured in residential schools, many Indigenous people have turned to traditional healing ceremonies.

  Perspectives

  Mar 16
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• Maskwacis elder sees big change in her community following papal visit

  An elder who attended the apology of Pope Francis said his actions lifted a weight off of her mind and allowed her community to begin the healing process.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• 75 years ago, a Chinese-Canadian broke the NHL colour barrier. Do you know his name?

  In a time when Chinese Canadians did not have the right to vote, a Chinese-Canadian kid from Vernon, B.C. was excelling on the ice. 

  Canada

  Mar 13
• Resource firms move ahead with UNDRIP compliance as B.C. legal changes lag

  While B.C. slogs through reforms to comply with a United Nations resolution on Indigenous rights, the private sector has been quietly embracing the benchmarks of its own accord.

  Perspectives

  Mar 12
• Can virtual reality fight racism?

  A Canadian educator, concerned about a lack of understanding about issues of race, developed a VR tool to drive positive change.

  Features

  Mar 11
• What are ‘pretendians’ and how are they causing ‘severe harm’ to Indigenous communities?

  'Pretendians' have made headlines in recent years in Canada, and experts say it's important for the general public to understand who they are and who they're impacting.

  Canada

  Mar 9
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• B.C. First Nation reclaims narrative around former residential school

  'It's because we want children to be happy there and play there,' said Tseshaht First Nation Elected Chief Councillor Wahmeesh.

  Perspectives

  Feb 25
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• Thousands of Indigenous people in B.C. are learning their languages: study

  The study shows that roughly 3,000 Indigenous people in B.C. have begun learning their languages in the province over the last four years.

  Perspectives

  Feb 23