Persistent to potlatch: The continuity of Nuu-Chah-Nulth potlatches through COVID-19 February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ren ‘Wikinanish’ Louie Since time immemorial, coastal nations have engaged in the potlatch ceremony. Serving a wide range of purposes, Nuu-Chah-Nulth peoples utilized the ceremony as a means of preserving their histories. Some...
Ashamed to be Métis January 28, 2021February 12, 2021 Steve Faryna Born as a reaction to the climate of fear that many Métis families lived under, the Proud to be Métis movement aims to bring Métis people out of the woodwork
UVic law professor John Borrows appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Kate Korte John Borrows, a UVic professor and the Canada Research Chair of Indigenous Law, has been appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Borrows is well known for his
My hopes for Indigenous rights and allyship in the year 2021 January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Boston Laferté Graphic provided by the Native Students Union. The years of 2019/2020 felt like a regression in Indigenous rights and sovereignty. That is not to say that As we move into the...
W̱SÁNEĆ nations hold solidarity blockade for Mi’kmaw fishers October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Kate Korte and Alec Lazenby At a blockade of the Patricia Bay Highway on Oct. 23, a crowd of over 100 supporters joined members of W̱SÁNEĆ nations and Mi'kmaw guests to stand in solidarity with
Mi’kmaq fishers are facing violence for practicing treaty rights October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Boston Laferté The hostilities faced by the Mi’kmaq have reached levels far beyond a gathering of concerned fishers.One of the ways Nova Scotian fishers have foun
To stop the spread in Indigenous communities, Canada needs to respect Indigenous sovereignty over the land September 24, 2020September 29, 2020 Boston Laferté the Canadian government has sat by and allowed for industry, the police, tourists and white supremacist protestors to run rampant on Indigenous territories.
Latest tiny house build strives to keep attention on ongoing Wet’suwet’en struggles September 10, 2020September 15, 2020 Alec Lazenby From August 8 to 14, community members gathered downtown to work on an annual tiny house build to support Indigenous sovereignty and resurgence.
Three months later, Chantel Moore’s family continues to seek justice September 6, 2020October 1, 2020 Michael John Lo Surrounded by friends and supporters, Chantel Moore’s family gathered once again on the steps on the B.C. Legislature to seek justice and advocate for replacing armed police officers with trauma-informed
Indigenous-owned Massy Books is more than just a neighborhood bookstore August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Alec Lazenby Store provides community spaces that work to disseminate Indigenous knowledge and forms of expression. Stock photo via Pixabay Massy Books is not your typical bookstore. As one of only a small number...
