Kobie Smith 
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a very emotional day for my family and I, and for many Indigenous communities across Canada. I’m a third generation Residential School Survivor, as my late Dad Ron Smith attended Residential School in Port Alberni alongside with brother and sisters. I had a total of five of … Read more
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was originally known as Orange Shirt Day and started in 2013 by Phyllis Webstad. It is a day to honour the survivors and to remember and mourn for the children that never made it back home from Residential schools. Established by the Canadian government, Residential Schools started to … Read more
Land acknowledgements are offered to acknowledge the Indigenous land that you are on. They have been happening for a long time across Canada but are heard more frequently since 2015. It has been happening before sports games begin or even before events and meetings in post-secondary schools. Many Nations used to do them all the … Read more
National Indigenous Peoples Day, occurring on June 21, is a day to celebrate culture, hear traditional songs from different Nations, and also learn about the history of Indigenous peoples. It was first celebrated in 1996 and since then, more events happen on this day across Canada. It gives a chance for Indigenous people to be … Read more
On April 12, second year students in BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism program had a documentary showcase, and there was a documentary produced by Kobie Smith, Ugiloy Suvonova, and Chris Koo that featured Indigenous singer-songwriter Hayley Wallis. Hayley Wallis is from Kitasoo/ Xais’Xais Nation also known as Klemtu BC, a small remote reserve located in … Read more