Sen̓áḵw

This is a photo of the outside of the United Nations headquarters. Outside the front door is a large row of numerous country flags, lining the grass.
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Indigenous leader discusses UN reconciliation policies in action

Olivia Sherman November 16, 2023

Khelsilem is an Indigenous political leader, Chairperson of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), former SFU lecturer, and a leading voice for Sen̓áḵw’s affordable housing non-profit. The project is currently building 1,000 units of affordable homes and 6,000 apartments on Sen̓áḵw land. Khelsilem presented a seminar on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and how this policy is enacted in everyday life. The Peak attended the October 18 lecture to learn more.   UNDRIP has been considered a crucial framework for Indigenous justice since its adoption by 144 countries in 2007. Despite the document being non-legally binding,…

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This is a photo of the suburbs in Burnaby, Canada. This is a large aerial shot, where suburbian houses and trees spread as far as can be seen.
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The Walrus panellists discuss Canada’s housing crisis

Olivia Sherman November 7, 2023

Content warning: brief mention of colonial violence.  On October 26, Canadian magazine The Walrus hosted a series of speakers, ranging from experts to activists, to discuss equitable housing. The seven speakers each had seven minutes to present a different angle…

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