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Author: ᐋᐧᐸᓇᒐᐦᑯᐢᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ Chehala Leonard
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Youth allegedly cheated by former social worker wants restorative justice process
Robert Riley Saunders faces 13 criminal charges for allegedly stealing from youth in care.
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With humour and knowledge, Nicholas Kruger says it’s important to give back
The professional pool player, father and entrepreneur, is an Okanagan community changemaker.
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Okanagan Indian Band responds as several cases of COVID-19 confirmed in community
OKIB Chief Byron Louis urges people to stay home to flatten the curve.
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B.C. health care workers add their names to list calling on closure of work camps during pandemic
A letter written by Wet’suwet’en female chiefs, and backed by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and more than 400 healthcare workers, calls on the B.C. government to close “man camps” during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Robert Riley Saunders granted bail by judge in Kelowna, BC
The former social worker allegedly stole money from Indigenous youth in government care.
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A mother’s search for pregnancy support finds One Sky in south Okanagan
After moving to Penticton with a baby on the way Danielle Meise shares challenges, and resourceful programs.
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Was Robert Riley Saunders your social worker?
We’re scheduling interviews with youth & families impacted by Robert Riley Saunders’ alleged actions.
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Youth wants ‘survivors centred’ in media coverage, as Robert Riley Saunders’ criminal case begins
Saunders, accused of stealing thousands from kids in care, appeared by phone in Kelowna court.
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‘You can have the birth you dream of,’ says traditional birth keeper
With 20 years of experience Alaina Tom shares insights into her work supporting expecting mothers with home birth.
