A group of young warriors are rebuilding Clam gardens across Nuu-chah-nulth territory in an act of food sovereignty.

Protecting language protects way of life.

Lauren Marchand is Syilx and Secwepemc and recently moved home to Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) lands after being away for 10 years.

Clara Hunter* says that while growing up, her Métis identity was a secret. “If you could be white passing that is what you did. It’s not like today where my kids have pride in who they are.”