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Challenging Racist British Columbia booklet weaves together history and present day anti-racist work during province’s 150th year

Sooke PocketNews Posted on February 26, 2021 by Britt SantowskiFebruary 26, 2021

from Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives The 150th anniversary of British Columbia joining Canada arrives at a time when people and institutions are being asked to reckon with the foundational impacts of racism in our society. Challenging Racist British Columbia: 150 Years … Continue reading →

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First Nations Leadership Council angered by feds continued delay tactics regarding Jordan’s Principle

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 13, 2021 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 13, 2021

January 13, 2021 FNLC Statements on Canada’s Decision to Continue Fighting First Nations Kids in Court. (Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is extremely disappointed and angered about Canada’s decision to appeal the most … Continue reading →

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Q & A on the Indian Act with Bob Joseph

Sooke PocketNews Posted on January 13, 2021 by Britt SantowskiJanuary 13, 2021

The Vancouver Island Regional Library is hosting a Q & A on the Indian Act with Bob Joseph. Thursday, January 28, 2021 Time:2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Branch: Sooke, All Venue: Virtual Zoom Webinar Join for a live virtual conversation … Continue reading →

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Addressing Racism: An independent review into Indigenous-specific discrimination in B.C. health care

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 1, 2020 by Britt SantowskiDecember 1, 2020

VICTORIA – Indigenous people in British Columbia are exposed to widespread racism that often results in negative experiences at the point of care, inequitable medical treatment, physical harm and even death, the independent review into Indigenous-specific discrimination in the province’s … Continue reading →

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Turpel-Lafond begins investigation into Indigenous-specific racism in health care

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 9, 2020 by Britt SantowskiJuly 9, 2020

An independent investigation into Indigenous-specific racism in British Columbia’s health care system was launched on July 9, 2020, by former judge and provincial child advocate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. Turpel-Lafond was appointed on June 19 by Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, … Continue reading →

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Pacheedaht First Nation and Canadian Coast Guard sign MOU to build Port Renfrew Multipurpose Marine Facility

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 29, 2020 by Britt SantowskiJune 29, 2020

Port Renfrew, British Columbia – Government of Canada The Government of Canada is working to renew its relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. One way that the Government has committed to renewing this … Continue reading →

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Wet’suwet’en, B.C. and Canada launch path to implement rights and title

Sooke PocketNews Posted on May 14, 2020 by Britt SantowskiMay 14, 2020

Today, Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs and the provincial and federal governments signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that recognizes Wet’suwet’en rights and title throughout the Yintah and sets out a process to negotiate an agreement on how to implement them. Wet’suwet’en … Continue reading →

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Critical health care enhanced for Indigenous communities, aiding response to COVID-19

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 20, 2020 by Britt SantowskiApril 20, 2020

A new collaborative framework will help ensure people living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in B.C. have access to critical health care they can count on to meet their unique needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future. … Continue reading →

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B.C. brings in more emergency supports for Indigenous students

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 3, 2020 by Britt SantowskiApril 3, 2020

Indigenous post-secondary students experiencing financial pressures will benefit from additional provincial emergency funding. Government is providing an additional $1.5 million to supplement the Indigenous Emergency Assistance Fund, which assists Indigenous students who are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency that may … Continue reading →

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Camosun students and Songhees Nation host evening of reconciliation and food sovereignty

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 6, 2020 by Britt SantowskiMarch 6, 2020

A delicious four-course dining experience featuring seasonal and local cuisine, live entertainment by the Lekwungen Dancers and cultural immersion in Indigenous culinary traditions await guests at the third annual “Evening of Food Sovereignty and Cooking for Reconciliation” on Friday, Mar. … Continue reading →

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