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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.

Email
MKerrLazenby@nsnews.com

Recent Work by Mina

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
Indigenous universities and colleges to receive $6M in annual government funding

Indigenous universities and colleges to receive $6M in annual government funding

New legislation from the B.C. government will bring funding to First Nations educational institutions
'Chill' marmot takes up residence in busy North Vancouver neighbourhood

'Chill' marmot takes up residence in busy North Vancouver neighbourhood

Neighbours of beloved 'Morty' the marmot hope to protect the friendly rodent from local pets.
Planned completion for Trans Mountain pipeline another blow for Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Planned completion for Trans Mountain pipeline another blow for Tsleil-Waututh Nation

The Nation’s Sacred Trust Initiative has rallied against the controversial pipeline project for more than a decade
Construction begins on new Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring traditional Coast Salish design

Construction begins on new Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring traditional Coast Salish design

The entire exterior of the new building will incorporate traditional weaving methods designed by Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam artists
Four cougars spotted hanging out in Deep Cove backyard

Four cougars spotted hanging out in Deep Cove backyard

The four cougars, assumed to be a mother and her kittens, skulked across a North Vancouver resident's backyard before hopping over her garden fence.
For Better or For Worse comic artist Lynn Johnston ventures into kids books

For Better or For Worse comic artist Lynn Johnston ventures into kids books

Famed North Vancouver cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s new series of kids books follow the adventures of 9-year-old Timothy Bot
New study shows how industrial development decimated fish populations near Vancouver

New study shows how industrial development decimated fish populations near Vancouver

Recent historical fisheries records are lacklustre when compared to the abundance once sustained and enjoyed by First Nation’s communities like the Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Metro Vancouver's wildlife cameras capture crafty bear and lone grey wolf

Metro Vancouver's wildlife cameras capture crafty bear and lone grey wolf

A black bear going for a scratch is always fun, but the presence of wolves and elk is a welcome surprise for wildlife program monitors.
North Vancouver architectural firm combines Indigenous values with modern design

North Vancouver architectural firm combines Indigenous values with modern design

Mindful Architecture founders hope to combat climate change and the Indigenous housing crisis with 3D-printed homes
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