Indigenous
Fresh off the Plate: Celebrating Indigenous cuisine at Tea-N-Bannock
By Liem Vu Host/Weather Specialist
Fresh off the Plate travels to Little India in Toronto for some Indigenous cuisine at Tea-N-Bannock. Continue reading
Coastal GasLink says alternate pipeline route proposed by Wet’suwet’en chiefs not ‘feasible’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Many protesters, politicians and the Wet’suwet’en chiefs themselves have suggested an alternate route could have avoided the years-long dispute. Continue reading
Video captures RCMP officer pointing gun at Indigenous pipeline opponents at northern B.C. camp
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
RCMP are defending the actions of members seen in the video captured during enforcement, but the opponents say the explanations are “absurd and ridiculous.” Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en solidarity protest reaches Okanagan; protesters gather on Kelowna overpass
Some drivers honked in support as they drove past the overpass, while others shouted displeasure. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en to consider all-clan meetings amid solidarity protests, internal division
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Chief Na’moks says if the meeting goes ahead, it would be the first in my lifetime’ a meeting of this nature had taken place. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en solidarity protesters take to Peterborough streets, camp outside MP’s office
Protesters gathered in in Peterborough on Wednesday morning near Trent University to show support for those who oppose the Coastal GasLink pipeline project in B.C. Continue reading
Indigenous rights protesters leave Vancouver’s Granville Bridge after hours-long shutdown
After more than 16 hours, Indigenous rights protesters have cleared out of the intersection of Cambie Street and Broadway. Continue reading
Lethbridge Indigenous Cultural Centre moves ahead to planning stages
“It’s an opportunity to build bridges between people,” said Perry Stein, the city’s Indigenous relations adviser. Continue reading
Indigenous leaders should have keys to 100 Wellington St., Métis leader says
David Chartrand, vice-president of the Métis National Council, wanted to give a delegation a peek inside 100 Wellington St. last weekend but faced delays accessing the building. Continue reading
Colten Boushie’s family calls for justice on Stanley acquittal anniversary
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
Colten Boushie’s mother and cousin screened a documentary showcasing how, they say, the justice system failed them. Continue reading