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Mina Kerr-Lazenby, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Mina Kerr-Lazenby, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Mina Kerr-Lazenby is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for the North Shore News who covers Indigenous matters and civic affairs.

Mina writes and researches stories that recognize the history, culture and traditions of First Nations communities, in particular the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, who reside here on the North Shore.

As a big believer in "a person can be two things at once," Mina is just as invested in the hard news as she is the arts, pop culture, and the odd stuff, and so welcomes tips and questions on the whole gamut.

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Recent Work by Mina

CapU opens successful Indigenous filmmaking program to new students

CapU opens successful Indigenous filmmaking program to new students

Program lead Doreen Manuel hopes to combat under-representation in the industry and lack of opportunity for Indigenous filmmakers with the online course
Book talk brings Braiding Sweetgrass wisdom to West Vancouver

Book talk brings Braiding Sweetgrass wisdom to West Vancouver

Children’s author Monique Gray Smith takes Robin Wall Kimmerer’s bestselling 2014 book and reshapes it for students
BC Sports Hall Of Fame comes alive with immersive digital Indigenous gallery

BC Sports Hall Of Fame comes alive with immersive digital Indigenous gallery

The facility’s sprawling Indigenous Sport Gallery can now be experienced at home through immersive online features and virtual reality
Canadian Army job fair lands in North Vancouver this weekend

Canadian Army job fair lands in North Vancouver this weekend

Anyone interested in learning about a part- or full-time career with the Royal Canadian Engineers is invited to this Saturday’s fair at the Lt.-Col. J. P. Fell Armoury on Forbes Avenue
Squamish Nation celebrates opening of 'safe place' supportive housing

Squamish Nation celebrates opening of 'safe place' supportive housing

The 55-unit Estítkw place aims to return Squamish Nation members to the safety and security of home
Canada's largest Hong Kong cultural celebration comes to North Van

Canada's largest Hong Kong cultural celebration comes to North Van

The Vancouver Hong Kong Fair will take over the Shipyards District May 5
Founder of Indigenous skincare brand delivers valuable lesson on business

Founder of Indigenous skincare brand delivers valuable lesson on business

Satya skincare’s Patrice Mousseau teaches North Vancouver elementary school students about entrepreneurship in hands-on workshop
Ukrainian poet questions identity with powerful poetry collection

Ukrainian poet questions identity with powerful poetry collection

Poet and playwright Svetlana Ischenko delves into her own experience moving from Ukraine to North Vancouver, and the 23 years that came after
Indigenous universities and colleges to receive $6M in annual government funding

Indigenous universities and colleges to receive $6M in annual government funding

New legislation from the B.C. government will bring funding to First Nations educational institutions
'Chill' marmot takes up residence in busy North Vancouver neighbourhood

'Chill' marmot takes up residence in busy North Vancouver neighbourhood

Neighbours of beloved 'Morty' the marmot hope to protect the friendly rodent from local pets.
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