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Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann shares Stolen Generations story on anniversary of National Apology FriFriday 12 FebFebruary 2021 at 11:33pm Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann shared her story ahead of the 13th anniversary of the National Apology to Stolen Generations. ( Share Print text only Cancel Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann was just a child when her two-year-old sister Pilawuk White was abruptly taken — but she was too young at the time to understand what had happened. Key points: Dr Ungunmerr-...

Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann speaking to media at the eventThe continuing impact of forcible removal policies on families of the Stolen Generations...

Two men are dead following a tugboat incident in the Gardner Canal near Kemano. On February 11, at 1240 a.m. RCMP West Coast Marine were tasked by the joint Rescue Coordination Centre after an emergency beacon was received from a tugboat in the Canal. The RCMP West Coast Marine responded and found the first deceased man. The Canadian Coast Guard also assisted and found the second deceased man. One man was spotted by a private helicopter on the shore and taken to a local hospital. The tugboat in...

Police are seeking assistance from the public to help locate wanted duo Walter Newchurch and Tamiah Johnson, who are wanted over numerous serious...

The Healing Foundation February 13 each year marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, who suffered trauma because of past government policies of forced child removal. Many of these removals occurred as the result of laws and policies aimed at assimilating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population into the predominately white community. Stolen Generations survivors are some of Australia’s most vulnerable people and many have kept their stories and exp...

Transitional restrictions to end as planned, pending no new local cases Perth and Peel to return to pre-lockdown life at 12.01am Sunday, February...

Non-profits in B.C. are set to receive funding from B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants. The $11 million grant is going to organizations to help boost conservation and public safety programs that will benefit British Columbians around the province. The province is providing about $4.8 million to 138 environmental organizations in 2020-21. Here in the North Prince George Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society will be receiving $26,000. In 2020-21, 132 not-for-profit organizations that ...

Northern Health has reported more Covid-19 school exposures in the region. Prince Rupert had 4 school exposures at 4 different schools. Prince Rupert Middle School recorded an exposure event on January 26th to the 29th. Conrad Elementary School and Pineridge Elementary School had exposure events on February 3rd. At Port Edward Elementary School there was an exposure event on February 1st. In Dawson Creek Tremblay Elementary School recorded an exposure event on February 2nd. People are reminded ...

On Februrary 8th, RCMP were called to a residence in the 8900 Block of 102 Ave. When police arrived on scene a...

RCMP in Quesnel are investigating after a man was stabbed in the downtown core. On February 9, at approximatel...