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Alexandra Mehl, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa

Forestry

Restoration approaches proposed after wildfire devastates salmon habitat

The drought level for West Vancouver Island currently resides at Level 2, where water conservation measures are possible, however, adverse impacts are “unlikely”, according to the province

Indigenous

Victoria gets its first culturally supportive housing for Indigenous youth

The six-bedroom home, which includes a smokehouse, a native plant garden and a greenhouse, will help youth transition out of foster care

Film

"She won for all of us": Lily Gladstone's historic win inspires Indigenous actors and students on the Island

Blackfeet actress's performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, and her Golden Globe for it, sends a message to Nuu-chah-nulh performers and youth

Vancouver Island

Cameron Bluffs wildfire changed soil conditions, says ministry after Christmas closure

Latest Highway 4 interruption reignites interest in a long-term reliable detour to keep Alberni connected

Indigenous

Indigenous organizations push to alleviate housing crisis, as full-time workers use local homeless shelter

Victoria Native Friendship Centre says that rising housing instability exacerbates other challenges Indigenous people are trying to navigate