After holding office for just over 20 years, Shirley Bond plans to retire from political life come October 19th 2024 amidst her party's amalgamation with the BC Conservative Party ahead of the upcoming provincial election in BC. Photo: Ian Gregg
Finding Home, a Documentary series created & produced by Sara Jones
Between 1965 and 1984, child welfare authorities forcibly removed thousands of Indigenous children from their families and communities. A belief perpetuated in mainstream society at the time, was the myth that Indigenous children were ‘better off’ growing up away from their biological family, language and culture. Authorities placed the children in foster care or adopted them out to non-Indigenous families. This action later became known as the Sixties Scoop. Many families across Canada were affected by this misguided action.
Sara Jones, a resident of Prince George Lheidli T’enneh, belongs to one of these families. She set out not only to document this personal story, but also begin to heal. She shares the vulnerable journey of this process with us in this interview, and invites you to listen to her family’s story.
Photo Credit - Sara Jones (pictured in a black top and long brown hair. She smiles as she sits at a wooden table in Downtown Prince George with a wooden fence and hanging flowers in the background.)
Tuned into 88.7FM for special programming today? Hear our conversation with Sara at 5:30pm, followed by her episodes of Finding Home from 6pm-9pm
Story also available on frequencynews.ca, 88.7 FM in Prince George—Lheidli T’enneh, and cfur.ca/listen-live Mon-Fri 7:30am & 5pm PST
CFUR Radio Society’s journalist, Ian Gregg is funded by the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).
An ounce of prevention vs. a pound of cure — addressing natural disaster readiness in BC
The Gold Bridge Fire of 2023 as seen from above. Near the La Joie Dam operated by BC Hydro in southern BC. The Fall fire symbolizes an extended fire season and threats to both communities and government infrastructure. Prince George—Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris dives into the disparity and logistics of disaster prevention. Photo: Ian Gregg
Traditional drummers drum up support for First Responders
Dr. Sarah de Leeuw reappointed as Research Chair for her research in arts and healthcare
Researchers describe what planning for inclusion could look like in Prince George
Independent film fest Cinema CNC returns to Prince George
Social Work Week celebrates and explores the important role of social work in Prince George
Social Work Week provides an opportunity to recognize the role of our community as a significant service hub in the Province of BC. Marly Whitmer of BCASW touches on the significance of this.
Photo - Ian Gregg: A statue of Bridget Moran, a prominent Prince George social worker who helped establish the profession in the community.
Social Work Week continues conversations begun on International Women’s Day
This year, the conversations surrounding IWD continue into Social Work Week. Featured in this program are Dr. Indrani Margolin of UNBC’s School of Social Work; Professor Emeritus Dr. Dawn Hemingway; Northern Women’s Centre Executive Director; and Masters student Tanvi Guhagarkar.
Image provided by Northern FIRE (Feminist Institute for Research and Evaluation) & Northern Women's Centre