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Author: Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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Syilx author and illustrator publishes his first children’s book
The Indigenous children’s book teaches Nsyilxcən language basics through illustrations revolving around the four seasons.
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‘60s Scoop survivors still waiting for settlement amid pandemic
Thousands are still waiting for approval for ‘60s Scoop settlement payments. Now, due to the pandemic, the wait grows.
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Get cultured this summer with these virtual classes
Check out these online seminars for Indigenous Peoples to learn traditional practices from the safety of their home.
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Using the Medicine Wheel to find contemporary healing
How Idris Hudson was influenced by the Medicine Wheel to deliver traditional medicines to Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
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OKIB Elders feel humbled after receiving joint honorary doctorate
Chris Marchand and Eric Mitchell were honoured for creating a UBCO program on cultural safety and for sharing how colonialism has affected them.
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Bringing support to Indigenous students and communities, while fulfilling a dream
Candice Loring holds the first Indigenous-specific position with Mitacs
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‘Congratulations to my fellow 2020 grads’
‘I knew it wasn’t going to be easy,’ says Nx̌astatkʷ who first started her business degree in 2011.
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‘Graduating during the Covid 19 pandemic, it truly shows how strong the youth can truly be’
Grade 12 student Serenity Baptiste (Nqaqamls) reflects on graduating amid global pandemic.
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A virtual graduation to celebrate her degree, after nearly 10 years of work
‘This is a huge let down,’ says St̓aʔqʷaĺqs, who is graduating with her bachelor’s degree from UBCO.
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Penticton Indian Band celebrates class of 2020 in a unique way
Drive-in movie setting and virtual graduation honoured students, while following public health safety measures.