A ‘star’ speaks about her hospital experience

The March edition of the Salish Sea Sentinel featured a new book ‘Medicine Unbundled: A Journey through the Minefields of Indigenous Health Care’. The article contained excerpts including memories of Songhees elder Joan Morris about the Nanaimo Indian Hospital, just … Read More

Nanaimo hospital stories ‘unbundled’ in new book

Over the years, the Sentinel has heard elders refer to the “Nanaimo TB Hospital” or the “Indian Hospital”. One elder from Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose) nation talked about her joy when a health centre was built overlooking Nanoose Bay because she had … Read More

Louise Harry: A weaver unlike any other

The legacy of an innovative and unique basket maker—Louise (Francis) Harry—was celebrated in an intimate ceremony at the Museum at Campbell River in early February.

People from Klahoose and Homalco (Xwemahlkwu) nations gathered with friends and neighbours to honour the … Read More

Desiree finds her desire at credit union

It didn’t take long for Desiree Samuel to decide where she wanted to work when she started hearing about the plans for Stz’uminus First Nation’s Oyster Bay development along the Trans Canada Highway just north of Ladysmith.

“When chief and … Read More

Artwork revealed for Salish class ferries

The artwork for the last of three Salish Class vessels commissioned by BC Ferries has been revealed.

Musqueam artist Thomas Cannell’s work for the Salish Raven was revealed at the nation’s cultural centre on Feb. 9. All three new ferries … Read More

Aboriginal ice tourney on the Island this spring

About 450 players, coaches and team staff will be coming to Cowichan for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships from May 1-6.

The tourney features elite midget-age male and female Aboriginal hockey players from across Canada to compete and celebrate cultural … Read More

VIU offers plant study from two viewpoints

A traditional knowledge keeper and a biology professor have joined forces to teach two different ways of learning and knowing science at Vancouver Island University’s Cowichan campus.

Exploring plants and the environment from both Indigenous and Western viewpoints will be … Read More

Health at the heart of renewed accord

A renewed Vancouver Island partnership accord – focused on better health services and outcomes for First Nations families – was signed in December.

Chiefs, elders and community members from nations joined representatives from First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Island Health … Read More

Saysutshun: Newcastle Island’s Hidden Treasure

Long ago before we had cars, planes, trains and ferries, our Snuneymuxw war canoes were used as taxis to bring trading goods across to Vancouver and back.

Two Snuneymuxw’s were hired out for a trip to Vancouver. They had rested … Read More

Chief Dan George exhibit in new North Vancouver museum?

Chief Dan George, the former leader of Tsleil-Waututh Nation and a famed Indigenous actor, could be on stage again.

A new North Vancouver Museum is applying for funds to design a touring exhibit featuring Chief Dan George as an event … Read More