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Author: Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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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
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Xats̓úll Youth shares her lifelong connection to nature, where there’s ‘never a dull moment’
Jolene Sellars, 18, has never shied away from a challenge out on the land — and is now utilizing her skills to work for her community
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‘They’re big moccasins to fill’: Outgoing TRU chancellor honoured for trailblazing work in education
Nathan Matthew from Simpcw First Nation is retiring from the role after two terms as the university’s first Secwépemc chancellor
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In Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, internship program teaches leadership skills on the land
Qwelmínte Secwépemc’s Knowledge Builders Program has grown steadily over the last five years, with teachings ‘grounded and founded in Secwépemc law’
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Secwépemc-led documentary ‘Sugarcane’ wins directing award at Sundance
Through multiple stories, the film tells the history of the St. Joseph’s Mission — from painful truths about genocide to the love that persists within families
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Emerging WLFN artist builds rich Secwépemc worlds through her paintings
Michaela Gilbert is still in university, but already making waves with her work which aims to challenge ‘romanticized’ expectations of Indigenous art
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Kúkwpi7 Willie Sellars recognized for ‘transformative governance’ with provincial award
The WLFN chief was one six recipients of the 2023 British Columbia Reconciliation Award honoured during a ceremony on Thursday