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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

Seaspan brings marine training program to Indigenous youth

Seaspan brings marine training program to Indigenous youth

The three year training program helps create pathways for young people from the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations to enter the skilled trades
A pedestrianized Gastown reopens with nods to Indigenous history

A pedestrianized Gastown reopens with nods to Indigenous history

Signs share the history of the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations while First Nations art decorates the car-free area
North Vancouver park ranger catches tree cutters red handed in Lynn Canyon

North Vancouver park ranger catches tree cutters red handed in Lynn Canyon

The two had been attempting to remove the tree to make way for cliff jumping.
North Van public art installation shortlisted for international award

North Van public art installation shortlisted for international award

The intricate sculpture at Lions Gate Village is a finalist for the 2024 CODAawards
North Van RCMP seek help following fatal fall from overpass

North Van RCMP seek help following fatal fall from overpass

Police are seeking potential witnesses or dash cam footage from anyone driving or walking on West Second Street on Sunday, June 23
Museum of Anthropology at UBC reopens as a place for lively learning

Museum of Anthropology at UBC reopens as a place for lively learning

The upgraded museum has ushered in new ways for local First Nations to reconnect with its pieces, says curator of Indigenous engagement Damara Jacobs-Petersen of the Squamish Nation
Much anticipated Tsleil-Waututh Nation canoe festival returns for another summer

Much anticipated Tsleil-Waututh Nation canoe festival returns for another summer

The packed event will take over Whey-Ah-Wichen from June 28-30, bringing together First Nations from across Canada and the U.S.
Squamish Nation welcomes Lime bikes to reserve land

Squamish Nation welcomes Lime bikes to reserve land

A partnership between the Nation and the rental e-bike company, the first of its kind in Canada, will see a fleet of green bicycles deployed on reserve land
Driver crashes across West Vancouver Seawalk, almost ending up in the ocean

Driver crashes across West Vancouver Seawalk, almost ending up in the ocean

No pedestrians were injured but the driver needed to be extracted by first responders and was taken away in an ambulance
Landmark Pussy Riot exhibition at The Polygon extended

Landmark Pussy Riot exhibition at The Polygon extended

The exhibition, which delves into the past decade of protest from the Russian collective, will run until June 9
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