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Musqueam elder Shane Pointe remembered for lifelong commitment to knowledge sharing
Tributes are pouring in from across B.C. for Musqueam elder and knowledge keeper Shane Pointe, who community members describe as a generous teacher whose influence reached far beyond his people. He died on April 8 at the age of 71.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/musqueam-elder-shane-pointe-obituary-9.7161284?cmp=rss

CBC Indigenous Mar 31

'You are going to be outraged': Mother speaks ahead of inquest into daughter's death at Niagara hospital
Community members gathered Thursday in Fort Erie, Ont., to pay tribute to Heather Winterstein, a young woman whose death raised questions about how Indigenous people and those with mental health and substance use issues are treated in the health-care system. An inquest into her de...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/heather-winterstein-coroner-inquest-niagara-health-9.7144716?cmp=rss

blog.TO Mar 17

Site of former abandoned KFC in Toronto is a step closer to becoming park
A long-awaited park at the corner of Queen Street West and Augusta Avenue is inching closer to reality after years of planning The City of Toronto is preparing to host a public open house this week where local residents and community members can review design concepts for the future park. City staff say the project has already received in...
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/03/site-former-abandoned-kfc-toronto-step-park/

CBC Indigenous Mar 11

La Ronge Ice Wolves bring pride to First Nation as only SJHL team based on reserve ice
For years, Lac La Ronge Indian Band community members cherished a dream to host the local Ice Wolves team on their home ice. This year, the Ice Wolves made the move, bringing pride and joy to First Nation members and team supporters.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/la-ronge-ice-wolves-reserve-rink-sjhl-9.7122574?cmp=rss

CBC Saskatchewan Mar 11

Follow GOLF Aug 7, 2025

https://www.fogolf.com/1026373/somerset-golf-club-welcomes-75-new-members-since-january/ Somerset golf club welcomes 75 new members since January #CommunityMembers #EnmoreParkGolfClub #Golf #GolfNews #InductionProcess #NewMembers #RobFear

Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Aug 28, 2023

‘A big moment for us’: #SanJose #parent gets #schooldistrict to #support #LGBTQ #rights.

The #schoolboard #condemned #homophobia and #transphobia, and #members said they will #ensure #laws are #upheld so #students, #staff, and #communitymembers feel #safe and #welcome

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #California #Education #Equality #Politics #Allies #Progress

https://localnewsmatters.org/2023/08/28/a-big-moment-for-us-san-jose-parent-gets-school-district-to-support-lgbtq-rights/

‘A big moment for us’: San Jose parent gets school district to support LGBTQ rights

ONE PERSON’S DETERMINATION has led to a local school district pledging to stand up for LGBTQ staff and student rights. The San Jose Unified School

Local News Matters

Susan Larson ♀️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈Jun 26, 2023

#Everett #Washington #Mayor, #citycouncil refuse to #sign #LakeStevens #Pride #proclamation.

#Communitymembers have expressed #dismay at the #lack of #support for #pridemonth

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #RepublicanParty #Religion #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia #EmptyThePews #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.heraldnet.com/news/mayor-city-council-refuse-to-sign-lake-stevens-pride-proclamation/

Mayor, city council refuse to sign Lake Stevens Pride proclamation | HeraldNet.com

Community members have expressed dismay at the lack of support for Pride Month.

HeraldNet.com

PhoenixSerenity Jun 3, 2023

It's back! My #Mohawk #NativeMusician friend & fellow #activist Logan Staats is playing at the #VictoriaBC show🎶🎵

Please come out to check out fab music in your own boat or book a spot on one of the sailing boats!

#FestivalAfloat is a #PaddlePowered #MusicFestival & #educational offering that brings together #allied #businesses & #CommunityMembers to #RaiseFunds & #awareness for #Indigenous led #LegalChallenges

https://raventrust.com/paddle

#RavenTrust #ecojustice #PNW #yyj #VictoriaBC #NativeLed

Get tickets to Festival Afloat 2022 concerts!

Festival Alfoat 2022 Salish Sea Tour registration is now open! A series of floating benefit concerts for Heiltsuk Nation’s legal challenge protecting the Great Bear Sea and Gitxaała Nation’s campaign to cancel mineral leases on Lax k’naga dzol (Banks Island).

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