In this episode, UVic Native Students’ Union (NSU) Outreach Officer Ave Federspiel chats with Martlet Operations Manager Rae Dawson about opportunities and services the NSU provides to support Indigenous students at UVic. They unpack the history of the NSU, programs to bolster Indigenous student’s wellbeing such as the NSU’s Carebox, Fresh Prep, and Guestcard Programs, and overcoming imposter syndrome to claim your birthright as an Indigenous post-secondary student.

You can reach out to UVic Native Students Union here:
Website: https://uvicnsu.com/
Instagram: @uvicnsu

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In this episode, AccessBC’s research lead Sara Sunderji and campaign coordinator Anahita Seraji sits down with Nest producer Rae Dawson to discuss AccessBC’s current campaign to address IUD insertion pain management in B.C. They talk about what AccessBC is and their goals, their four key asks of the BC Government during this campaign, and the important work of building capacity for uncertainty during advocacy work.

You can reach out to AccessBC here:
Website: https://www.accessbc.org/
Instagram: @access.bc

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The special February 26 Sex & Gender edition of the Martlet is available now in print at a pub box near you and online at martlet.ca.

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In this episode, Mayor of Saanich Dean Murdock sits down with Nest producer Rae Dawson to discuss the updated Shelbourne Valley and Quadra Mackenzie city plans, creating affordable and accessible housing, battling misinformation within municipal government, and the importance of having your voice heard by local councilors.

You can reach out to Mayor Dean Murdock here:
Email: mayor@saanich.ca
Instagram: @murdockmayor

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The December 18, 2025 edition of the Martlet is available now in print at a pub box near you and online at martlet.ca.

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