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Indigenous explainers: What are ribbon skirts and why are they important?

Ribbon skirts have been seen as a symbol of womanhood in First Nations culture throughout history.

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Indigenous explainers: What are land acknowledgements?

Land acknowledgements are quoted before community events or council meetings, recognizing the Indigenous ancestors who lived and live upon the land.

Indigenous explainers: How the First Nations education program benefits School District 60 students

School districts around the province have several outlets assisting in Indigenous students to further their education.

Indigenous explainers: Beading group honours First Nations veterans

The traditional practice of beading traces back some 8,000 years with Indigenous people in North America.

Indigenous explainers: What are handgames?

Handgames are a traditional Indigenous guessing game played between teams at cultural gatherings all across northeastern B.C.

Indigenous explainers: How smokehouse meat helped protect winter food supplies

The traditional preparation of dry meat in North American communities of Indigenous people stretches back generations.

Indigenous explainers: What is a smudging ceremony?

A smudging ceremony - the Indigenous tradition to cleanse oneself of negative energies - was held at the Fort St. John Friendship Society on June 26th.

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