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Two B.C. Reconciliation Awards for 2023 were recently bestowed to a Burnaby non-profit organization, as well as a professor at SFU.

Kúkwpi7 Willie Sellars of Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) has been honoured with a provincial award in recognition of his community leadership.

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, BC Achievement Foundation announce 2023 Reconciliation Awards

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, BC Achievement Foundation announce 2023 Reconciliation Awards

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, BC Achievement Foundation announce 2023 Reconciliation Awards

‘Sacred and Strong’ Celebrates Strength and Resilience — and Demands Collective Action A new report takes a decolonized approach to data and stories about the health of Indigenous women and girls living in BC. Odette Auger is an Indigenous freelance reporter. Recent bylines include APTN National News, Watershed Sentinel and IndigiNews. SHARES ‘Sacred and Strong,’ multimedia on wood, by Tiyaltelwet Melanie Rivers. Angeline Pete, of Quatsino First Nation, is...

Posted: Jul 28, 2021 3:45 PM PT | Last Updated: July 28 A new report looks at First Nations women and girls health from birth to their elder years, including all aspects of wellness, from physical activity to community gatherings.(Sacred and Strong: Upholding our Matriarchal Roles Report) A new report from the First Nations Health Authority and the provincial health officer takes a deep dive into the systemic racism Indigenous women and girls continue to face when accessing government services...

"There will be some chaos at the beginning, I know that. So, please be patient," she said. Henry told the virtual meeting they expect clinics to open in the middle of March, with higher-risk populations getting their shot before that. Metis and other Indigenous people are eligible to get their shots 15 years younger than the rest of the population, meaning they can get their shot at 65 when 80-year-old residents are being called. Dr. Daniele Behn Smith, the deputy provincial health officer f...

Brandon Sun By: The Canadian Press Last Modified: 4:17 PM CST Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 Save to Read Later VICTORIA - Health officials in British Columbia say theyre working on making the COVID-19 vaccine rollout a "culturally safe experience" for Indigenous Peoples in a health system that has been criticized for its systemic racism. Dr. Bonnie Henry talk about the next steps in B.C.s COVID-19 Immunization Plan during a press c...

VICTORIA - Health officials in British Columbia say they're working on making the COVID-19 vaccine rollout a "culturally safe experience" for Indigenous...