Mr. Bannock: Chef Paul Natrall launches Vancouver’s first Indigenous food truck

By Michelle Gamage

Chef Paul Natrall of Squamish Nation is bringing fusion Indigenous cuisine to the Lower Mainland with his food truck, Mr. Bannock.

Specializing in bannock and using traditional ingredients like juniper berries and smoked salmon, the business launched … Read More

‘Deep Roots’ radio gives platform to Klahoose voices

By Cara McKenna

The second season of a community radio show and podcast from Klahoose territory gives a platform to Indigenous voices as it digs deeper into stories from the nation.

Cortes Radio’s Deep Roots program launched its first season … Read More

Haunted on Saysutshun

Noelani Goodyear-Kaʻōpua is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) writer and educator. During a trip to Snuneymuxw territory, she was unsettled to find an apparently violent connection to her people on Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) when she came across Kanaka Bay and … Read More

New B.C. Treaty Commissioner from Tsawwassen

Tsawwassen Nation Councillor and Legislator Tanya Corbet has been announced as B.C.’s new Treaty Commissioner.

Corbet was elected into the role by chiefs and delegates from the First Nations summit on Feb. 8.

The B.C. Treaty Commission is the organization … Read More

Standing together after ‘grave injustice’ of Colten Bushie case

People across the country are calling for justice and reform after an unsettling not-guilty verdict in the shooting death of a young Cree man that has laid bare the racism that exists both in and outside of Canada’s court system.

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Snuneymuxw soccer star honoured with ‘stop of interest’ sign

On Nov 12, 1892, a barrier-breaking Snuneymuxw athlete took part in B.C.’s first soccer game between Indigenous and non-Indigenous players.

One hundred and twenty-five years later, Harry Manson (Xulsimalt) was honoured with the unveiling of a special plaque the field … Read More

Homalco basketry resonates through generations

Photos and story by Todd Peacey, Homalco Nation

Growing up I never had the chance to meet my mother’s mother— my granny Irene Joseph. She had passed on at an early age in 1957, leaving my mum, myself and three … Read More

What’s next for Snuneymuxw soccer legacy?

Submitted by Robert Janning

My heart was filled with hope and joy when I found myself gathered in the park, celebrating a very special historic moment, on a chilly December morning.

Not only did we honour the past by formally … Read More

Multimillion dollar pilot program ‘life changing’ for Indigenous students

By Tessa Vikander

Emmy Manson supports 15 Indigenous scholarship recipients at Vancouver Island University, a job that ties her to her phone as she constantly checks in with her students via text messages and social media.

Manson works about 70 … Read More

Remembering Leonard George: hundreds gather for beloved elder’s funeral

Hundreds of people gathered to remember Tsleil-Waututh Elder Leonard George on Saturday during a service at the nation’s cultural centre.

The renowned spiritual leader and former elected chief died on Dec. 6. He was 71 years old.

On Dec. 9, … Read More