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Cara McKenna

Cara is a storyteller and editor of Alberta Métis and Irish/settler descent. She has worked in newsrooms across the country, including the Globe and Mail, APTN National News and the Canadian Press. She is also the former editor of the Salish Sea Sentinel magazine. Along with editing at IndigiNews, Cara is currently working on completing her BFA in Creative Writing at UBC.

Cara's Latest Articles

Inquest jury urges RCMP to review detention policies after Secwe̓pemc man died in custody
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August 8, 2024

Province has already said it has ‘no plans’ for a sobering centre in Kamloops, one of several recommendations to make the system safer five years after Randy Lampreau lost his life.

Susan Margles, the chief people and safety officer for Canada Post unveils the stamp along with George Manuel Jr, Doreen Manuel and Ida Manuel. Submitted photo.
Trailblazing Secwépemc leader George Manuel memorialized on Canada Post stamp
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June 19, 2023

The commemorative stamp was unveiled during an event at Tsleil-Waututh Nation and will be released on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

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