Cara McKenna

‘I’m standing up for everything that I believe in,’ say land defenders preparing to appeal TMX convictions Secwépemc and Nlaka’pamux activists arrested at pipeline site ceremony await Supreme Court of Canada’s green light to appeal, as allies fundraise for legal costs

“This is a very layered fight that we’re up against,” said Secwépemc land defender April Thomas, “because it’s right down from the individual level, right up to fighting for collective rights and title.”

Story by Aaron Hemens.

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We’re launching an Indigenous photojournalism fellowship in Mi’kma’ki Introducing the IndigiNews ReFocus program — apply now to join us in May

This week, IndigiNews is launching a new fellowship with the goal to support and train emerging Indigenous photojournalists! Please apply and share with your networks.

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ReFocus Photojournalism Fellowship | Join, Learn, Capture Now Discover the Indigenous Photojournalism Fellowship in Mi’kma’ki, offering hands-on training and mentorship for Indigenous photojournalists across Canada. Apply by February 28, 2026.

Today, we're proud to launch our NEW IndigiNews Refocus Photojournalism Fellowship: Mi’kma’ki!

This is a chance for Indigenous photojournalists in Canada to learn from industry-leaders in a paid one week intensive from May 17 - 23, 2026.

Learn more: www.refocusfellowship.ca

Tla’amin choreographer brings 'Wild Man of the Woods' ballet home to the West Coast Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe is debuting his piece around ‘B.C.’ — but his sold-out show in his home territories feels particularly special

When choreographer Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe was asked to create a piece for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, he knew he wanted to tell a story from his home community of Tla’amin Nation.

"It was something that had a universal appeal and access."

Story by Abby Francis.

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Photojournalist’s arrest at B.C. pipeline standoff weakens democracy, lawyer argues in civil trial Lawyer for the RCMP, provincial and federal governments argues the trial is not about how police treat media as a whole

It's day two of our press freedom trial against the RCMP. You can read coverage of the first day's proceedings in The Globe and Mail. ⤵️

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After Indigenous teen’s stabbing, his family says the system failed to stop his bullying Foster parents in ‘Courtenay, B.C.’ speak out after a string of alleged incidents targeting them and their 16-year-old foster son, as they wait for trial

A 16-year-old's stabbing earlier this year wasn’t merely the result of bullying, his foster mom believes.

To her, his experiences reflect a history of colonial systems failing to uphold the safety, rights, and well-being of an Indigenous Youth.

Story by Amy Romer.

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IndigiNews is hiring for two new positions We’re looking for an Operations Manager and Audience Engagement Editor to join our team

IndigiNews is excited to announce that we are hiring for two new positions in our award-winning newsroom

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Grateful for @briellemimi.bsky.social’s ongoing, careful reporting on this case 👇

I’m so proud to work alongside brilliant nêhiyaw-iskwêw @edenfineday.bsky.social! She has shown me what is possible in the journalism industry and makes me feel seen and inspired each day ❤️🔥

IndigiNews is launching a fundraising campaign to support our storytelling into 2026.

Please read and share if you feel inclined ❤️‍🔥👇

It is in the story under the first subheading.

In Gitanmaax, new family services department is fighting to protect children It hasn’t been an easy journey to take power back from colonial child ‘welfare’ agencies — but the newly launched Wila Dildilsdi’m is counting every small victory

It hasn’t been an easy journey for the Gitxsan community of Gitanmaax to take power back from colonial child ‘welfare’ agencies — but the newly launched Wila Dildilsdi’m is counting every small victory.

First in a three-part series by Amy Romer.

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I love this piece by @amyromer.bsky.social, which documents a Squamish Youth bike trip around their territories.

“The kids visit their relatives and receive teachings and guidance from them along the way.”

‘He was full of spirit, promise and love’: Police confirm Samuel Bird is presumed dead as search area narrows The 14 year old, whose spirit name is Achakapis, is believed to have been left ‘no more than 150 km’ from ‘Edmonton’ on land, as investigators reveal specified area for search

Police have confirmed that Achakapis (Samuel Bird) is presumed dead — and identified a specific area outside “Edmonton” where the body is believed to be.

"His soul cannot rest while his body is kept from the land and our family."

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proud to be part of this amazing group of CAJ mentors! Apply below if you want to learn about editing from me, an old news curmudgeon trapped in a 35 year old’s body.

New housing project at tiskʷat represents homecoming for Tla'amin Nation 'Our ancestors used to build their houses right along the same river,' says public works director. 'It's very special for us to go back home to the same spot'

Thirty new homes being built at a former Tla’amin village represent a homecoming for the nation, after a long journey to regain the site.

"Our ancestors used to build their houses right along the same river. It’s very special for us to go back home to the same spot.”

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With court win, Quw’utsun Nation sees a ‘spiritual homecoming’ after 150 years After landmark ruling grants ‘Vancouver Island’ First Nations title to Tl'uqtinus summer village and nearby fishing rights, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm see it as a ‘disheartening’ betrayal

With court win, Quw’utsun Nation sees a ‘spiritual homecoming’ after 150 years

As the 9,000-member nation celebrates what's potentially 'a Pandora’s box decision' — others worry about its implications

Great reporting from @davidpball.bsky.social 👇

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At Penticton Indian Band, researchers work to find remedy for bighorn sheep disease The Okanagan population of yilíkʷlxkn has been depleted by up to 70 per cent by mange over two decades — a year-long project aims to find a drug to treat it

At Penticton Indian Band, researchers work to find remedy for bighorn sheep disease
The Okanagan population of yilíkʷlxkn has been depleted by up to 70 per cent by mange over two decades — a year-long project aims to find a drug to treat it

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Mount Polley Can Continue Tailings Expansion, BC Supreme Court Says | The Tyee Xatśūll First Nation had applied to stop construction on the project.

Mount Polley will be allowed to continue expanding its tailings facility, after a court challenge by the Xatśūll First Nation failed.

The nation said it's reviewing the decision to allow the dam, which failed catastrophically in 2014, to hold more mine waste. @thetyee.ca
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love when a paywall sounds like it’s drawing a gun on you

the worst person you know is like: "I just speak my mind and tell it how it is with no filter"

Historic mortuary poles returned to Tla’amin Nation after decades-long search The community celebrated the repatriation during the opening of a new cultural centre, part of a wider reclamation

‘Truly amazing and really emotional’: Historic mortuary poles returned to Tla’amin Nation after decades-long search

The nation celebrated the repatriation during the opening of a new cultural centre, part of a wider reclamation for the community

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Can Kelowna build housing and leave room for nature? | The Narwhal Kelowna hopes to increase housing density, instead of sprawl, while a proposed Okanagan wildlife corridor seeks to conserve rare ecosystems

For this collaboration with @indiginews.bsky.social, reporter @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social went to Kelowna to find out if it’s possible to prioritize housing — and also protect sensitive ecosystems thenarwhal.ca/bc-housing-a...

So happy to see Aaron recognized for his crucial work on this series — you can read the stories here:

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Part 2: indiginews.com/news/concern...

Part 3: indiginews.com/news/in-simi...

Congratulations to the wonderful Crystal Greene, who just won the silver Emerging Indigenous Journalist award from @jhrnews and @caj for her portfolio of work.

Congratulations, Crystal!!

At the #CAJawards with friends from IndigiNews, The Rover and Press Progress! Good luck to all the nominees!

We need funding streams that support an impactful, equitable wave of journalism — and not just funnelling resources into the status quo or to support quotas without any quality standard. Not all content is created equal + we need to remember why journalism is important beyond just for the sake of it

I think news outlets should receive funds based on their quality of reporting, representation/voice, community need, and a demonstrated impact. It shouldn't be purely about quotas (LJI) or existing spending (CJC).

Exclusionary rules aside — the fact that CJC is distributing funds to news outlets based on how much they spent employing staff in past years will reinforce powerful legacy institutions while keeping the ones without resources in scarcity. It isn't equitable.