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Former child in ‘care,’ hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to BC legislature
May 19, 2023 - 4:33 PM

Bryant Doradea never thought he would be performing rap songs in the B.C. legislature for a group of provincial ministers.
A birthday party to remember for youth transitioning out of B.C.’s child-welfare system
August 11, 2021 - 8:00 PM

It’s not a typical birthday party, but there is nothing typical about “aging out” of B.C.’s child-welfare system when you turn 19.
New online map of B.C. braids together Indigenous land, language, arts and culture
June 17, 2021 - 9:00 PM

A new, interactive map weaves together information on Indigenous peoples’ languages, arts, culture, and connection to place across the lands now referred to as British Columbia.
Afro-Indigenous community calls out Sephora Canada for lack of diversity
June 15, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Indigenous representation is rising on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram and in ad campaigns for companies like Sephora Canada, Nike, and RW&CO — and so is criticism about the nature of this representation.
Class action lawsuit against Kelowna social worker prompts calls for better oversight
November 11, 2020 - 8:30 AM

A class action lawsuit against a former B.C. social worker has raised an important question: should child protection social workers be required to register with an external regulator?
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Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
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Former child in ‘care,’ hip-hop artist brings message of visibility to BC legislature