BC’s students show support in the fight for Wet’suwet’en land rights Sheila Arellano // News Editor Conflict continues between the Indian Band Council, the Wet’suwet’en peoples and the Coastal Gas Link Pipeline. On Jan….
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Carving Space for Truth and Reconciliation
Internationally recognized Coast Salish artists create a conversation piece with their new totem pole for the Vancouver School Board. Beneath a steel frame canopy on lawn outside the Vancouver School…
Student addresses MLA Simon Gibson’s ‘racist’ comments
During a class trip to the legislature, Taylor McCarthy reported her shock at MLA Simon Gibson’s remarks about First Nations communities Christine Beyleveldt / news editor Just one week after…
Rulings on the murders of Tina Fontaine and Colten Boushie prove Canada’s reconciliation fallacy
Ruining Reconciliation Rulings on the murders of Tina Fontaine and Colten Boushie prove Canada’s reconciliation fallacy Leah Scheitel // Copy Editor Canada has an ugly history when it comes to…
“It feels like home”: Elders provide sense of community for Indigenous students
“It feels like home” Elders provide sense of community for Indigenous students Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor For the last eight years, Ernie George has made himself available to answer…
Staging social change
A Vancouver theatre company continues its mission for a better community Sarah Schmidt // Contributor Since 1981, the Vancouver-based theatre company Theatre for Living has been using current social issues within…
You are welcome
Former Capilano University student forges an artistic future for himself Jessica Lio // Online Editor At 23 years old, North Vancouver-based artist Christian Abt would be considered to many as wise beyond his years. Since moving to…
Founding father, architect of genocide?
Removing John. A Macdonald’s name from schools won’t bring the change we need Campus Life Editor At its annual meeting on Aug. 14, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO)…
University One for First Nations students postponed until 2018
Introduction of new program delayed due to low enrolment Jessica Lio // Online Editor First Nations students looking to transition to post-secondary studies in a cohort-based foundation year will have to wait…