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Watching kelp grow: Cascadia Seaweed and Tsawout Nation partner in burgeoning seaweed industry

By Alec Lazenby
March 30, 2022

The kelp aquaculture industry is picking up off Vancouver Island’s coast—but some are wary of introducing another monoculture to the sea

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Greater Victoria events mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

By Jolene Rudisuela
September 29, 2021

Sept. 30 honours those who died in residential schools, and the families and communities affected by the system's legacy

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New research strikes a balance between the Wuikinuxv Nation, salmon, and the grizzly bears

By Arrthy Thayaparan
August 7, 2021

Scientists and the First Nation say grizzly bear diets could be largely protected if the human salmon catch were decreased by 10%

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Rage, red, removed: Understanding the future of Victoria’s monuments

Experts explore ways to productively move forward and contextualize monuments

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How Indigenous-led organizations are rebuilding connection to language and culture

Indigenous students find success in culturally-relevant programs. A Nanaimo organization is working to make sure that success continues.

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First People’s Map brings Indigenous cultural heritage and language revitalization to your browser

By Emily Fagan
June 25, 2021

Map indicates territories and communities, but also artists, languages, organizations, events and more

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Allegations of systemic racism rocking the Greater Victoria School District

By Nina Grossman
June 24, 2021

How the school district has taken one misstep after another in fraught conversations around Indigenous learning

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The Campbell River store owner spotlighting other Indigenous businesses

By Marissa Tiel
April 28, 2021

Launched during the pandemic, Wildflowers & Co. emphasizes Indigenous artists and artisans