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A graduation, a birthday — and an evacuation
As a wildfire burns in OKIB, I’m holding lessons close about grief, love and community — and remembering puti kʷu‿aláʔ (We are still here)
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Okanagan Indian Band ‘getting stronger everyday’ amid devastating wildfire
Entire reserve has been evacuated and more than 30 people have lost homes, chief says, as blaze continues to burn as of Thursday
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Interior Salish culture camps create ‘a safe haven’ during provincial wildfires
Organizers move ahead with caution, connecting young people with land-based teachings, healing and kinship
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Travelling in dugout canoes, syilx Okanagan paddlers complete weeklong Unity Trek
‘Unity is connecting the people to each other, and connecting ourselves to the land,’ said one participant about the commemorative journey that wrapped up on Aug. 1
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In the Okanagan desert, snakes offer lessons on protecting a fragile ecosystem
For two decades, researchers at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre have tracked snakes across syilx homelands — while helping people appreciate the often-feared creatures
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Beloved on the powwow circuit, young boy’s connection to the drum inspires
Now four, Waseskwan Redcrow was dancing ‘before he could even fully walk’ — his family says participating in powwows has brought them joy and belonging
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Indigenous leaders give the UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples
Amidst prayers and vows of solidarity, UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ends annual meetings with demands for ‘action we’re not seeing globally’
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