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Manavpreet Singh, Local Journalism Initiative

My name is Manavpreet Singh, and I was born and raised in Panjab. I came to Canada as an International student and studied at SFU.

I learned the discourse on media and how it is not merely a tool for news but a powerful technology where reason triumphs the passion. My passion is reading philosophical texts, and I am particularly interested in understanding technology and its impact on colonialism. I will be covering stories coming out of Indigenous communities and trying to explore their language and traditions. Being brought up in rural Panjab, I feel a personal connection with the First Nation communities as our histories though geographically and culturally, are pretty different, there is a common bond of homelessness that we Sikh community share with them.

I am very excited to be working at Energeticcity.ca and covering indigenous stories. This position has been funded by the Government of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative. More by Manavpreet Singh

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Recent accessible upgrades at Tse'K'wa Heritage Society in Charlie Lake.
Tse’K’wa accessibility upgrades expected to be completed this week

Accessibility upgrades at Tse’K’wa are expected to be completed this week.

Prophet River chief and council received Tribal Leaders program certification at Harvard Business School.
Prophet River First Nation Chief, Council receive Tribal Leader Program certification 

Harvard Business School recognized the Prophet River Chief and Council for completing their one-week Tribal Leader program focused on understanding the traditional aspects of Indigenous leadership. 

A traditional Powwow dancers performing on the annual Treaty Days Celebration of Prophet River First Nation.
Prophet River First Nation’s Treaty Days provide space to educate, celebrate and heal

Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) celebrated its Treaty Days this weekend to gather, celebrate and educate individuals about Treaty 8 rights.

A group of people stand in front of a large, red, house-like building.
Rising Above Ministries  to hold first-ever fundraiser in Fort St. John

Rising Above Ministries is holding its first event in Fort St. John to raise funds and provide information about the services it plans to provide to the community.

Print Artists North’s first-ever Summer School of the Arts concludes at North Peace Gallery

The Print Artists North held its first Summer School of the Arts workshop in Fort St. John this month, focusing on different aspects of relief printmaking.

Halfway River First Nation hold its annual Rodeo Roundup.
Halfway River First Nation Rodeo Club holds 21st annual Rodeo Roundup

The Halfway River First Nation Rodeo Club hosted its 21st annual Halfway River Rodeo Roundup last weekend, celebrating ranching culture with community members.

The Saulteau First Nations building (Saulteau First Nations)
Saulteau First Nations Culture Camp underway

Saulteau First Nation’s annual Culture Camp kicked off this weekend, giving participants a chance to learn traditional activities to understand the Indigenous way of life. 

Kelly Lake Days celebration at the Community Centre.
Celebrating second Kelly Lake Days

Kelly Lake Days was held earlier this month to unite community members and celebrate their traditions and culture.

Spirit of the Peace Powwow returns to Taylor next month

The 16th annual Spirit of the Peace Powwow celebrating the richness of Indigenous culture through dancing and singing will be held in Taylor next month.

Fort Nelson First Nation’s Annual Celebration honours Elders

Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) celebrated its Annual Celebration, formerly known as Treaty Days, this weekend to mark the historical significance of Treaty 8 and pay respects to their Elders.

North Peace Cricket Foundation held its annual CountyLeague Cup in Fort St. John.
North Peace Cricket Foundation held its annual County League Cup in Fort St. John

The North Peace Cricket Foundation (NPCF) held its annual County Cricket League Cup last month to promote the emerging sport and encourage social bonding for new immigrants in the Peace region.

Fort St. John resident comes out on top at 51st World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championship

Fort St. John's Garrett Gejdos came out on top over high-level competition at the 51st annual World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championships in Taylor this past weekend.

101st annual Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede returns this week

The over-a-century-old Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede event kicked off Wednesday, showcasing the cultural and agricultural aspects of the Peace region.

Nawican Friendship Centre launches mobile outreach program

The Nawican Friendship Centre has launched a mobile outreach program to support vulnerable individuals in Dawson Creek and provide education for the general public.

ABDC to host Indigenous Women in Entrepreneurship workshop

The Aboriginal Business Development Centre (ABDC) is set to host a one-day workshop in Fort St. John dedicated to supporting Indigenous women with essential skills and knowledge to excel in businesses. 

Doig River First Nation holds its annual rodeo after three-year hiatus 

Doig River First Nation held its first rodeo in three years this past weekend to bring communities together in the Peace region. 

West Moberly Chief Rolald Willson at West Mo Days.
West Moberly First Nations celebrates West Mo Days

West Mo Days took place this weekend to allow Peace region residents to understand the history and experiences of the Dane-zaa and Cree people. 

NLC hosting Arx and Sparx Welding Camp for Indigenous youth 

A free welding camp is taking place at Northern Lights College next month for Indigenous youth learning toward the trades.

Sakâwînow Music Festival bringing new life into traditional Indigenous music

Sakâwînow Music Festival will be coming to Chetwynd, B.C., next month to celebrate the different cultural experiences through music and dancing in the Peace region.

Two Indigenous communities collaborate for grandfathers and grandson gathering

Prophet River First Nation and Halfway River First Nation are hosting an event for grandfathers and their grandsons to bond while taking part in traditional activities.

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