Emergency supports extended again for youth transitioning out of care in B.C.
Youth advocate applauds extension, but wants ‘universal and comprehensive’ supports for all youth from care.
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Workers tasked with tackling anti-Indigenous racism say they faced scapegoating and ‘backlash’ at Island Health
Reported dismantling of cultural safety facilitation team, in wake of Indigenous-specific racism investigation.
Gitxsan mother whose son died after trip to Kitimat hospital files complaint with Health minister
BC Health arranges meeting with mother after receiving letter.
‘Want to heal with me?’ — Haíłzaqv run for wellness
Haíłzaqv community launches a new initiative that encourages daily physical activity in their community during ongoing pandemic.
Raising awareness of Indigenous water rights in British Columbia
Water rights workshop at UBC’s Okanagan campus brings together stakeholders to improve understanding of Aboriginal rights and title.
Families of men who died in RCMP custody still searching for answers
‘There’s no repercussion and not to mention that, but there’s no repercussions for what’s done and what they do.’
Indigenous patients feel unsafe in B.C. health care system says new report
The author of a damning report that found widespread racism in British Columbia’s health system…
Kitimat hospital launches investigation into Haisla infant’s death
B.C. Emergency Health Services confirms call for service, but says crew didn’t transport patient to Terrace
Drones will deliver medical supplies to remote First Nations in B.C. during COVID-19 pandemic
Drone initiative received money to deliver medical supplies to a remote communities for a pilot project that will run over the next year.