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A protest marches through Ucluelet in June 2020, after Chantel Moore was fatally shot by a police officer in Edmunston, New Brunswick that spring. A new report from the BC Office of the Human Rights Commissioner is calling for funding to be redirected from police towards social services better suited to respond to mental health crises. (Melissa Renwick photo)
Crime and justice

‘Over-policing’ has targeted First Nations, says human rights commissioner report

Eric Plummer
Grace George helps Grade 3-4 students with their art projects at the Wickaninnish Community School, in Tofino, on November 22, 2021.
Education, Culture

Interweaving Nuu-chah-nulth culture into a school curriculum

Melissa Renwick
B.C Indigenous Relations Minister Murray Rankin has promised emergency supports for First Nations affected by November's flooding. (Government of B.C. photo)
Reconciliation

Concern grows over DRIPA follow-through

Mike Youds
Weather

A sinkhole and sandbags: Rainfall prompts emergency measures in Tofino

Eric Plummer
Island Families, Education

Honorary degree given to late Nuu-chah-nulth leader Lillian Howard

Denise Titian
Tseshaht boats fish on the Somass River in September. The Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations harvested from the river this year according to an economic opportunity agreement with DFO, which totalled 32,248 chinook salmon by the end of the season. (Eric Plummer photo)
Fisheries

Nations reach out to new fisheries minister, stating DFO needs more than science

Eric Plummer
Environment, Weather

From fuel to food: Flood damage brings hoarding frenzy

Denise Titian
Health

25 ER visits in a year: Elder’s plight points to need for health advocacy

Eric Plummer
Crime and justice

No wrongdoing found: Officer who fatally shot Chantel Moore walks

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation's new company, Hithuiis Spirit Construction Ltd., is developing the Tsawaak RV Resort and Campground near the Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort, in Tofino, on November 10, 2021.
Tourism

Tla-o-qui-aht develops new RV park and campground

Melissa Renwick
Christie Indian Residential School was operated by the Catholic church, housing students for 71 years until the institution moved to Tofino in 1971.
Mental health, Reconciliation

‘It’s all catching up to me’: Residential school survivors face a distant past amid recent findings

Eric Plummer
A shipping container from Zim Kingston is pictured on Cape Palmerston Beach. (Photo by Epic Exeo)
Environment, Coastal Response

Majority of shipping containers aboard MV Zim Kingston have sunk, coast guard says

Melissa Renwick

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