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Author: Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Heading to the Oscars, the resounding impact of ‘Sugarcane’ proves both validating and ‘long overdue’
The documentary about St. Joseph’s Mission is up for an Academy Award on March 2, as director marks ‘an incredible moment to celebrate Indigenous storytelling’
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Secwépemc Elder reflects on teaching herself — and others — her crafts: ‘I just went and did it on my own’
Artist Sally Wynja has spent decades creating baskets, jewelry and medicines, and is now passing the skills to ‘as many people who want to learn as I can’
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Esk’etemc First Nation celebrates $147M federal settlement for broken water promises
Marking the end of a decades-long specific claim battle, the Secwépemc community plans to use its win to benefit future generations
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Knowledge-keeper Cecilia DeRose recognized for her ‘massive impact’ in Secwépemc communities
The Elder from Esk’etemc First Nation is a champion of culture and language both in her own family and far beyond
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New album, recorded entirely in Nuxalk, showcases fluid and living spirit of language
Released by Nuxalk Radio in Bella Coola, the creators of ‘Nusximta’ harnessed their creativity and embraced ‘laughter and mistakes’ along the way
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St’uxwtéws brings authentic cultural lens to historic ranch site after taking over management
A Bonaparte First Nation non-profit society is now operating the Hat Creek Ranch and nearby fossil beds in Secwepemcúl’ecw
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Secwépemc Elder, a veteran of the powwow circuit, has built a legacy through dance
Peter Anthony started from the ground up to become a champion dancer, learning about his culture and creating his own regalia
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Documentary tells story of Youth mountain bike program blazing trails in Simpcw and beyond
The recent film ‘Dirt Relations’ showcases the work of a non-profit that works in collaboration with Indigenous communities to build trail networks
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Indigenous fashion festival coming to Tk̓emlúps over weekend of Red Dress Day
The event, hosted by an MMIWG2S+ awareness organization, will see nine designers showcasing their work in an airport hangar over May 4 and 5
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Denesuliné singer’s powerful voice captivates on Canada’s Got Talent
Rebecca Strong, 20, is in the running for a million-dollar prize after making it through the first round of the show with a coveted ‘golden buzzer’ moment