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Author: Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Similkameen people say once-pristine waterways tainted by mine waste as company doubles down: ‘It’s scary’
Questioned at a private community meeting about contamination in Wolfe Creek, a Hudbay Minerals representative insists she ‘would drink the water’
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‘A legacy of co-operation’: Leaders vow to protect syilx Okanagan waters across jurisdictions
First Nations and local governments sign agreement to collectively advocate for and defend the region’s watersheds
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Sentencing of Tiny House Warriors involved in TMX confrontation adjourned to 2025
Four land defenders were charged related to their opposition against pipeline expansion in Secwepemcúl’ecw
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Province’s approval of gravel pit mine violates DRIPA, says PIB expert: ‘It’s shocking that they issued a permit’
Permits for the extractive project in the Garnet Valley were approved in August by ‘B.C.,’ amid rejections from local governments and community groups
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Sinixt expansion ‘risks opening a Pandora’s box of transborder claims,’ says syilx Okanagan chief
Following a landmark court win, the once-‘extinct’ nation wants to be consulted on projects in ‘Canada’ — but ONA leaders say it sets a dangerous precedent
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snx̌aʔiwləm gathering celebrates salmon and their revival in syilx Okanagan waterways
‘It was a good run for our people this year,’ said OIB’s chief during the three-day event at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls)
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Orange Shirt Day’s founder fears Sept. 30 being co-opted from residential ‘school’ survivors
‘I don’t want Orange Shirt Day to be forgotten — it was started by a survivor,’ says Phyllis Webstad, whose 11-year-old event now coincides with National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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After a 1,000-km journey, lone chinook salmon makes ‘milestone’ return home to kɬúsx̌nítkw
The adult fish’s homecoming marks the success of years-long restoration efforts for the species, according to ONA
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‘Pray that they have a safe journey’: Nations bring sockeye back to Arrow Lakes for first time in decades
Researchers study how well the salmon species can spawn and survive in the Upper Columbia River system, despite years being blocked from returning
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Similkameen powwow makes triumphant return to Keremeos: ‘It does the heart really good to see this’
After being cancelled because of a wildfire last year, the community came together for a ‘healing’ and joy-filled three-day celebration over the long weekend