#ReconciliationInAction

“Why is the Canadian government taking Indigenous children to court?”... on the one hand they say reconciliation on the other hand they continue this practice... We need to respect the First Peoples of this land in every way“-⁦Jenny Kwan⁩ ⁦Justin Trudeau⁩

'Leave your armour at the door': How bonding is helping Indigenous men heal body, mind and spirit ift.tt/34hJb9Q

The Great Bear Rainforest is a totally wild & remote region of islands, Indigenous communities, towering peaks & glacier-lined valleys. It's one of the world’s last remaining coastal temperate rainforests and should be on your bucketlist! #IndigenousCanada bit.ly/2pHPmVv

#ReconciliationInAction

Housing is crucial for all of us. You can be a part of helping someone have a safe place to go home to at night. How? By working as UGM's Manager of Housing! We are now hiring for the position. 🙌 Grow your skills while making a difference! Learn more: ugm.ca/job-positions/…

A Haida/Heiltsuk Peace Pole, carved by #Haida artist Kihlguulaans, in honour of the #Haíɫzaqv Nation's historic big house opening (Gvúkva’áus Haíłzaqv) reflects the strong bond between the two nations. ow.ly/r8Ao50xk5WB

This week's First Nations feature is on the Gitga’at Nation. The Gitga'at are undertaking some incredible projects as they steward their territories. Read about some of those projects here: ow.ly/4iTJ30fIipe

MT NWAC: The majority of languages threatened with disappearing are #Indigenous languages. NWAC is dedicated to the promotion, protection, preservation & revitalization of all Indigenous languages. Learn more through NWAC’s fact sheet: buff.ly/2Pm1Eef

'All kids deserve respect': Protesters demonstrate outside of BMO branch after 12-year-old handcuffed ift.tt/36IeXhp

More snow and heavy winds expected overnight. #ExtremeWeather shelters are open in communities across the province. Please check our shelter map for details and locations: ow.ly/UEYr50xSEB4 #BCStorm

The Great Bear Rainforest is one of the largest remaining temperate rainforests on earth. Learn what makes this area so special: ow.ly/LxvM30fIhl4 (Photo: Douglas Neasloss)

The snow can't stop us! Union Gospel Mission outreach workers hit the streets of #Vancouver during #BCStorm, offering survival gear, food, and connection to anyone outside. You can help save lives too - give now: bit.ly/UGM-Snow

Discover inspiring stories, news, and updates from the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. Sign up to receive Talking Stick here: ow.ly/ZcHG30fIh4y (Photo: Brodie Guy)

It looks as though policies such as Vancouver’s #emptyhomestax, the province’s speculation tax and the city’s restrictions on #Airbnb rentals are having an impact. ow.ly/UBH250y1m7z #vanpoli

Seniors in #Vancouver now have access to 139 new affordable rental homes that will allow them to live independently and stay connected to their community with the opening of the Vivian Apartments redevelopment. Read more: ow.ly/dnXg50y4owp

New tapes recovered from over 50 years ago are helping the #Nuxalk Nation's #language revitalization efforts. The tapes will be digitized with the aim to broadcast them on Nuxalk Radio in the future. ow.ly/dFL450y4lXr

📆46/100 The Federal Gov'ts National Housing Strategy addresses the needs of Metis/First Nations/Inuit but fails to recognize the majority & most vulnerable; the urban #Indigenous Peoples Here's a plan (tinyurl.com/usk6ma2) #ForIndigenousByIndigenous with five demands ⬇️

It is often extremely difficult and unsafe for women who are leaving domestic violence situations. NWAC created the You Are Not Alone Toolkit and Training guide to support Indigenous women and girls who are escaping violence. Find the toolkit and guide at buff.ly/30w9szU

We are proud and excited to support the Cree and Ojibway language class by the Pacific Association of First Nations Women with funding from the B.C. Language Initiative Program and the Aboriginal Languages Initiative. ow.ly/O0Qh50y4RsB