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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and a time to celebrate the unique heritage, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. This also marks the longest day of the year, the summer solstice and a new season of life. Join us to celebrate this special day, with original documentaries, films, music, and games. 

First Nations people are disproportionately represented in toxic drug poisoning deaths, according to new data from the First Nations Health Authority's 2022 Toxic Drug Data for First Nations people in B.C.

The family of a young Indigenous man who was found dead on the Downtown Eastside says he was only identified by dental records almost two weeks after his body was discovered, and he lay in a morgue while family members searched.