Ronnie George: Laughing Bear… Smiling Man

By Mark Kiemele Ronnie was one of my favourite people and one of my favourite carvers.

While he lived at Kulleet Bay, he used to stop by my office at Stz’uminus First Nation to talk and sell his carvings. Lucky … Read More

Klahoose gets high-tech with drones

On April 1, Klahoose hosted an event for youth and others to learn about drone technology at Campbell River’s Wei Wai Kim Thunderbird Hall. Experts helped to teach community members about drones, which are increasingly being used as an “eye … Read More

Snuneymuxw calls for new harbour governance

Snuneymuxw’s chief and council have voted unanimously to replace the Nanaimo Port Authority and find a new way to run the city’s harbour and marine areas.

The First Nation is the latest to join a growing call to seek out … Read More

Youth speak at ‘Promising Practices’ event

Indigenous youth who have been in government care shared their experiences with workers in the system during a two-day conference organized by Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council in late March.

The ‘Promising Practices’ event in Vancouver was attended by frontline service … Read More

Small artists, big exhibit

Most painters struggle for years to get their work shown in a gallery, but some of the youngest artists at Stz’uminus have already had their own art show.

The Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery showed the work of children from Kindergarten to … Read More

MMIW inquiry must contact families, says coalition

Canada’s inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls has so far not reached out to nearly enough to family members and survivors, advocates say.

A group of frontline workers, family members and activists say the inquiry has only … Read More

Sam Bob: Teaching from the stage

By Cara McKenna Vancouver-based actor Sam Bob has done a lot in the name of good entertainment.

During his career spanning more than two decades, there have been a lot of high points: he’s acted alongside Anthony Hopkins in the … Read More

Election time in 4 NmTC nations

By Tricia Thomas

Klahoose First Nation has a new chief, while three other communities have re-elected their leaders after recent elections in Naut’sa mawt communities.

Kevin Peacey, a previous council member at Klahoose, was voted in as the nation’s new … Read More

Hub introduced at Tulalip event

Gathering delegates heard about the climate change Hub created by leaders of Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council.

“There are a lot of people interested in working with the Coast Salish nations,” Christine Callihoo said, mentioning federal and municipal governments. “We’re trying … Read More

Artist ‘fuses’ his roots in mediums and styles

By Cara McKenna

Two bright murals are plastered across the side of a new affordable housing building in Vancouver. They are eye-catching, but feature one detail that would likely only be recognized by a select few – Klahoose weavings.

“There’s … Read More