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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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Manavpreet Singh,'s Latest Articles

Doig River opens new micro gas station 

Doig River First Nation recently opened its community-owned micro gas station to continue moving the community toward self-reliance and sustainability.

Doig River holds healing workshop to support people struggling with loss

Doig River First Nation organized a three-day healing workshop this past weekend to support people struggling with grief and loss through traditional Indigenous practices.

Treaty 8 Tribal Association holds open house to explore history, legal rights

Treaty 8 Tribal Association invites locals to explore their site by learning the historical significance of Treaty rights for First Nation communities. 

Peace Region Metis Community Association to host first town hall meeting in Fort St. John

Peace Region Metis Community Association (PRMCA), in conjunction with BC Metis Federation, is planning to host its first Town Hall meeting in Fort St. John to make a positive cultural impact on the Metis community in the Peace region. 

Saulteau First Nations celebrates Pemmican Days

Peace region residents were recently invited to celebrate the annual Pemmican Days to experience Saulteau First Nations history and traditions. 

School District 60 grade four students dancing to the Doig River drummers.
Around 500 students invited to annual Doig Day

Approximately 500 grade four students from School District 60 participated in an annual Doig Day event to experience the Dane-zaa culture and traditions.

The lake next door exhibition at North Peace Museum.
A new exhibit launched displaying Charlie Lake’s biodiversity

Local community members in Fort St. John are invited to explore and learn Charlie Lake's history through unique interactive activities.

Special preview event held at Tse’K’wa Heritage Society

Local First Nation community members and shareholders were recently invited to explore archaeological excavations, outdoor improvements, and to discuss plans for the Tse’K’wa National Historic Site's future.

A baby moose in the rehab center at Dawson Creek.
Moe the Moose saved during recent wildfires in the Peace region

Rimrock Wildlife Rehab Centre have come forward to provide rehab for the baby moose affected by the recent wildfires.

Smoke from the Stoddart Creek fire north of Fort St. John.
Local businesses unite to support Peace region farmers in rebuilding fences

Some local businesses have come forward to support farmers in the Peace region by rebuilding their fences after they were destroyed by recent wildfires. 

SD 60 staff members explore local Indigenous culture

Approximately 600 hundred staff members of School District 60 participated in an Indigenous learning day in Fort St. John last week to explore the Indigenous culture and history in the Peace region.

Locals honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

The Treaty 8 Tribal Association held a beading workshop and march for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+) to encourage cultural learning and build awareness about Red Dress Day on May 5th.  

Video Local First Nations members believe TLE settlements open path for future generations

Some local First Nation members are calling the TLE signing a positive step for future generations.

Montney Reserve
Local First Nations’ loss of Montney Reserve ignites 20-year legal battle for justice

The Montney Reserve, famous for oil and gas, represents a conflict that resulted in a lengthy legal battle for land and Treaty rights following a complicated history between Canada and Indigenous people.

Vaisakhi Celebration returns to Fort St. John after three-year hiatus

The Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Fort St. John will celebrate Vaisakhi this week to speak about the role of Sikh traditions in Punjab's current difficult political environment.

George Desjerlais, West Moberly Wildlife Technician.
Local First Nation wildlife experts share their environmental beliefs

A few wildlife and land experts have expressed their belief that Indigenous people’s spiritual relationship with wildlife habitats is vital to preserving ecosystems for a healthy environment. 

Fort St. John Sikhs hold protest against human rights issues in India

A small group of Sikhs in Fort St. John gathered outside North Peace Cultural Centre on March 25th to raise awareness against ongoing human rights violations in Punjab.

The Saulteau First Nations building (Saulteau First Nations)
CORRECTION: Saulteau First Nations host annual education and career fair

Saulteau First Nations organized Education and Career fairs for Grades 10- 12 to support Indigenous students in their next step of academic life.

Doig River First Nation Elder Sam Acko with Trail Acko shared their drumming and singing experience.
Moose FM’s new radio show focuses on Dane-zaa traditions and history

Trail Ahead is Moose FM's new radio show that allows residents in Fort St. John to learn Dane-zaa traditions and heritage with resident Trail Acko.

Bhai Amritpal Singh
Fort St. John Sikhs holding protest against human rights issues in India

Local Sikhs are calling on community members to join their peaceful protest this weekend against human rights violations in India.

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