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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

Commemorating murdered and missing Indigenous women this Red Dress Day

Commemorating murdered and missing Indigenous women this Red Dress Day

The Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Charlene Aleck calls for honour and acknowledgement this May 5
Watch: Woman helps duck family waddle through West Van traffic

Watch: Woman helps duck family waddle through West Van traffic

The woman led the mother duck and her flock of babies across roads, highways and train tracks to get them to safety at the Ambleside Park duck pond.
Works of renowned Indigenous carver Beau Dick to be shown at prestigious New York art fair

Works of renowned Indigenous carver Beau Dick to be shown at prestigious New York art fair

The late Kwakwaka’wakw artist, famous for his mask carvings, will feature at Tribeca’s Independent Art Fair
North Van exhibition pays ode to Vancouver prop house

North Van exhibition pays ode to Vancouver prop house

The disappearing Mount Pleasant Furniture has over one million collectibles and artifacts used in Vancouver-shot tv and film
West Van Library on the hunt for new Sound Artist in Residence

West Van Library on the hunt for new Sound Artist in Residence

One lucky artist will be given free rein of the library’s new sound studio via its paid musical program
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
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