By Seth Forward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PRINCE RUPERT- For vendors at the All Native Basketball Tournament, the week-long tournament is about more than just selling products. Some have been coming for decades, while others are operating a stand for the first time in 2024. But all say the positive energy and strong camaraderie is what sets this tournament apart. Marlene Smith has made the annual trip to Prince Rupert from the Kitseguecla First Nation near Hazelton for 30 years now, selling Indigenous jewellery. Her favourite aspect of the tournament is reconnecting with old friends, though after the pandemic, many have not made it back. “I used to meet all my old friends here before, and most of them passed away due to COVID,’’ Smith said. “Most of them are…
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