Indigenous stories

The Georgia Straight has been covering issues involving Indigenous people since the paper was created in 1967. 

You can follow our coverage of Indigenous issues and culture on Twtter at @GsIndigenous 

Straight Talk

B.C.'s First Nations Leadership Council calls on King Charles III to renounce the Doctrine of Discovery

Sep 10

The Straight received the following bulletin from the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs on September 9.

Living

Four Fires Festival will bring back Indigenous canoe racing to False Creek

Sep 9

There's also a ton of free entertainment, with the main stage featuring a long list of acts.

Real Estate

Federal government steps up with $1.4-billion in financing for Sen̓áḵw housing project

Sep 6

The largest rental real-estate development project in Vancouver history has moved one step closer to reality.

Straight Talk

Tŝilhqot’in Nation asks B.C. hunters to relinquish moose licences for traditional territories

Aug 26

Leadership claims moose populations in the Chilcotin region have plummeted, endangering the traditional Indigenous hunt

Arts Features

Survivors of B.C. residential schools create Lake of Dreams

Aug 10

Curator and director Mechelle Pierre is showcasing eight strong and humble community-building elders at the Vines Art Festival.

Straight Talk

B.C. Coroners Service confirms death of missing Indigenous woman Tatyanna Harrison

Aug 6

The 20-year-old was last seen in the Downtown Eastside before being reported as missing on May 3.

Living

Vancouver-based Rev. Carmen Lansdowne, Kwisa'lakw becomes 44th moderator of United Church of Canada

Jul 24

Born in Alert Bay and a member of the Heiltsuk First Nation, she's the second Indigenous person to rise to this position.

Straight Talk

Tseshaht First Nation begins scanning for unmarked residential school graves in Port Alberni

Jul 14

The process will take at least two weeks to complete, plus time for analysis.

Music Features

Kanatal brings Indigenous melodies from Taiwan to the Vancouver and Mission folk festivals

Jul 14

The band will play their new English-language song "Peace", which links greed to environmental destruction and bloodshed.

Books

A book recommendation for anyone considering a run for Vancouver city council, park board, or school board

Jul 7

Canada's Place Names and How to Change Them will be released two weeks before voting day.

Straight Talk

Mother of missing 20-year-old Tatyanna Harrison issues plea for public's help

Jun 25

Natasha Harrison's comments are part of a new video offering a timeline of the Vancouver police investigation.

Commentary

Jeff Shantz: Small city, big police problem—killings by cops in Campbell River

Jun 24

The events in this midsize Vancouver Island town show that police killings can and do happen anywhere.