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Indigenous youth boxing group ‘Team 700’ fights for support after funding cut

'This team has impacted my life so much — I can do more than I ever knew,' says one youth who trains with the Indigenous youth boxing group 'Team 700.'

Okanagan

Penticton Museum’s new exhibit honours syilx language keepers

‘This exhibit was very emotional for me. My mother was never really acknowledged for her language,’ says Kristine Jack, about her mother Clara.

Okanagan

syilx MMA champion Rylie ‘Coyote’ Marchand says her Okanagan community keeps her going

After winning a jiu-jitsu tournament in Texas, Marchand’s come home to keep training and (hopefully) inspire others to pursue their passions.

Okanagan

Drastic droughts on the horizon, if syilx laws not upheld, says water expert

“The droughts that we see are only indicative of the bigger droughts that we are going to see if we keep on this trajectory that we are on,” says skawilx

Vancouver Island

‘The islands are our homelands, too,’ says W̱SÁNEĆ youth

“The islands are our relatives, the relatives of the deep,” says Peter Underwood of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation.

Okanagan

The Lhoosk’uz Dené village near Quesnel celebrates clean drinking water

Community worked with UBC and RESEAU Centre for Mobilizing Innovation to develop sustainable water source.

Vancouver Island

Haida woman runs in Canadian federal election during ‘pivotal time’

“I know who I am, I know where I come from, and I know exactly what I’m getting myself into,” says Adeana Young, newly appointed candidate for the Green Party of Canada.

Vancouver Island

‘More concern for the dog than for the human’s life that was lost’

Friends and family grieve the loss of Indigenous father of two, Jay Lowndes, after he was killed by Campbell River police last week, while community parades to honour a Police Service Dog.

Okanagan

Stickgames, songs and sobriety: a secwepemc mother’s message of hope

‘It was a good time to share in some love, share in some traditional foods, share in our tradition, and share our hearts,’ says Vi Manuel who was uplifted by her community last week

Okanagan

It’s time to tell the truth

nsyilxcən language keeper says settler folklore will be replaced by truth

Okanagan

Meet the Secwépemc women who’ve served over 2,750 meals for fire evacuees

These women are showing up day-in and day-out to serve their guests and show what it means to be Secwépemc.

Osoyoos Indian Band declared a state of emergency after fire grows overnight.

Okanagan

Osoyoos Indian Band declares a state of emergency after fire grows overnight

A grass fire sparked yesterday afternoon in Oliver B.C. and the surrounding area is now contained while two hundred more fires continue to burn across the province.

Vancouver Island

‘The day Indigenous people took the country back’

In many places across the country, Canada Day was officially canceled, as events saw hundreds and even thousands gather in support of Indigenous Peoples.