Melissa Renwick

Joe Titian and Brianna Lambert look to their instructor during practical training as part of the Captain's Boat Camp, in Cannery Bay, near Tofino, on Feb. 22 2021. Photograph by Melissa Renwick
Coastal Response

Captain’s Boat Camp offered to Nuu-chah-nulth members

Melissa Renwick
Mar 1, 2021
Ryan Sabbas helps Joe Martin carve a canoe for Valeen Jules within Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation traditional territory off the Pacific Rim Highway, on Feb. 16, 2021.
Culture

Carving a dugout canoe in the forest

Melissa Renwick
Feb 19, 2021
Infrastructure in Remote Communities

Project breaks ground for affordable rentals in Tofino

Melissa Renwick
Feb 17, 2021
Helen Dick grew up in a fluent speaking home and continues to speak her language. “I used to hear my mom tell us, ‘just be who you are. Don’t let people try to change who you are or what you are. You be you.’ So that’s how I’ve tried to live my life,” said the Tseshaht elder.
Culture

Endangered or a language in hiding?

Melissa Renwick
Feb 16, 2021
Culture

Filmmaking program introduces Hesquiaht youth to fluent speaking elders

Melissa Renwick
Feb 2, 2021
BC First Nations

B.C. allocates $5-million towards projects in 24 provincial parks

Melissa Renwick
Jan 28, 2021
Education

Tla-o-qui-aht man heading to Culinary Olympics in 2024

Melissa Renwick
Jan 26, 2021
Health

Port Alberni hospital receives $6.25-million for emergency department expansion

Melissa Renwick
Jan 19, 2021
Culture

Youth warrior program forges ahead amid pandemic

Melissa Renwick
Jan 18, 2021
Grade 8 student, Jolene Sam, works on the 2-D canoe at ADSS. (Photo supplied by Geena Haiyupis)
Education

Canoe crafted by students for display at Alberni District Secondary School

Melissa Renwick
Jan 11, 2021
COVID-19

Moderna vaccine spreads through Nuu-chah-nulth nations

Melissa Renwick
Jan 13, 2021
Crime and justice

Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit investigating sudden death of child in Tofino

Melissa Renwick
Jan 6, 2021

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