A First Nations leader on Vancouver Island has launched an online campaign against racism toward his community amid COVID-19 — with an artistic twist. The Cowichan Tribes, located on Vancouver Island between Victoria and Nanaimo, B.C., was the target of online vitriol as the number of COVID-19 cases climbed all last week. A Cowichan Tribes member was also denied service by a local dentist earlier this month due to COVID-19 fears. Stuart Pagaduan says he knows many non-Indigenous people stand with Cowichan Tribes against racism. (Cowichan Tribes)The shelter-in-place order for Cowichan Tribes has been extended to Feb. 5.

Source: CBC News January 23, 2021 06:45 UTC