Bhagyashree Chatterjee is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter for The Squamish Chief who covers Indigenous matters and civic affairs.
Bhagyashree writes and researches stories that recognize the history, culture and traditions of First Nations communities, in particular the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).
In the past, Bhagyashree has worked with various organizations such as CBC, Al Jazeera, The Wire, Xtra Magazine, and the Global Reporting Program at UBC.
She believes in the narrative that people are not 'voiceless' rather they are 'unheard' and wishes to bring all the sides of the coin on the table. She can be reached at – [email protected]