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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 5d

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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‘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

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · 6d

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.

Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 6d

How does an expert journalist find stories? Avoid lawsuits? Meet sources? If you're just starting your journalism career and want to learn from someone who has found some of answers the hard way, apply to the CAJ's mentorship program. Deadline to apply is Oct 8
Apply today: caj.ca/mentorship

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · 23d

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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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'

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · Aug 18

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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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

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Aug 9

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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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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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · Aug 6

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
thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...

Mount Polley Can Continue Tailings Expansion, BC Supreme Court Says | The Tyee

Xatśūll First Nation had applied to stop construction on the project.

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Mackey Shines @bobservo.bsky.social · Jul 23

love when a paywall sounds like it’s drawing a gun on you

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · Jul 20

‘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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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

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · Jul 10

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...

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

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · Jun 13

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

Part 1: indiginews.com/news/similka...

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

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

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · Jun 1

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!!

Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · May 31

🏆Congratulations to ‪@crystalgreene.bsky.social for winning the Silver JHR + CAJ Award for Emerging Indigenous Journalist!

🏆Félicitations à Crystal Greene pour avoir remporté le Prix JHR +ACJ argent pour Journaliste Autochtone Émergent(e)!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · Jun 1

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

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · May 28

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

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · May 28

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).

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · May 28

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.

Brishti Basu @brishti.bsky.social · May 27

#NEW: This month, 100+ publications got their share of $100 million from Google.

Most that applied for funds have been approved. But Indigenous-led online publication, @indiginews.bsky.social was denied.

A breakdown of the details, in my first for @jsource.bsky.social

j-source.ca/first-batch-...

First batch of Google’s $100 million is paid. Here’s who won big and who didn’t - J-Source

A look at how Online News Act funds are being distributed

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Hilary Beaumont @hilarybeaumont.bsky.social · May 16

Feeling grateful for the thought and care put into this story by editors @tahtone.bsky.social & @caramck.bsky.social, and I absolutely love the stunning illustrations by @jessieboulard.bsky.social

Check out the story on @indiginews.bsky.social ⤵️

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Climate change is melting ice roads — a lifeline for remote Indigenous communities

As the key winter connectors disappear, First Nations are looking for all-season solutions amid a push for mineral extraction on their lands

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · May 16

loved working with you and so inspired by your work!!

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Tristan Ahtone @tahtone.bsky.social · May 15

From @hilarybeaumont.bsky.social & @jessieboulard.bsky.social for @grist.org & @indiginews.bsky.social: More than 50 First Nations depend on approximately 3,700 miles of winter roads. There are no paved roads connecting these Indigenous communities to the nearest cities. 🧵
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Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they're disappearing.

Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.

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Michelle Cyca @michellecyca.com · May 7

always optimistic that the journalism industry can become a fairer and more inclusive place, and pointing out structural failures and biases where they occur is part of building that future. to that end, please read this editorial from IndigiNews:

IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · May 7

Why you won’t see IndigiNews among those sharing in the $100M Google news fund

As the CJC hands out millions to ‘Canadian’ media under the federal Online News Act, our Indigenous newsroom is left behind

indiginews.com/first-person...

Why you won’t see IndigiNews among those sharing in the $100M Google news fund

As the CJC hands out millions to ‘Canadian’ media under the federal Online News Act, our Indigenous newsroom is left behind

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · May 7

Why you won’t see IndigiNews among those sharing in the $100M Google news fund

As the CJC hands out millions to ‘Canadian’ media under the federal Online News Act, our Indigenous newsroom is left behind

indiginews.com/first-person...

Why you won’t see IndigiNews among those sharing in the $100M Google news fund

As the CJC hands out millions to ‘Canadian’ media under the federal Online News Act, our Indigenous newsroom is left behind

indiginews.com

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · May 7

We're disappointed that a new model such as the CJC — founded on commitments to fairness, inclusivity and a robust future for Canadian media — has already demonstrated it is not capable of fulfilling these ambitions.

Editorial from the @indiginews.bsky.social team:

indiginews.com/first-person...

Why you won’t see IndigiNews among those sharing in the $100M Google news fund

As the CJC hands out millions to ‘Canadian’ media under the federal Online News Act, our Indigenous newsroom is left behind

indiginews.com

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Michelle Cyca @michellecyca.com · May 6

so happy & proud to see this nêhiyawêwin story recognized: read @caramck.bsky.social's letter about what makes it so special for us: thenarwhal.ca/buffalo-gras...

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · May 6

I’m extremely proud of our amazing team at @indiginews.bsky.social for receiving four nominations, including for general excellence in digital publishing and best one-of-a-kind storytelling (with @thenarwhal.ca)! So grateful 🖤

National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · May 6

🎉 Finalists for the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards have been announced!

From compelling journalism to interactive design, these nominees represent the best in Canadian digital publishing.

🌐 See the full list: zurl.co/8FlQL

#DPA25 #DigitalPublishing #CanadianMedia

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IndigiNews @indiginews.bsky.social · May 1

At the UN, Tŝilhqot’in outlines a plan to deal with the toxic drug crisis — but needs the resources

A delegation from the ‘B.C.’ nation asked governments for help responding to the emergency, saying they want to expand cultural care

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Story by @caramck.bsky.social

At the UN, Tŝilhqot’in outlines a plan to deal with the toxic drug crisis — but needs the resources

A delegation from the ‘B.C.’ nation asked governments for help responding to the emergency, saying they want to expand cultural care

indiginews.com

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