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Author: Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Becoming a journalist in a single year has shown me anything is possible
Dionne Phillips reflects on how, after joining the IndigiNews mentorship program earlier in 2023, she became a full-time storyteller covering Secwepemcúl’ecw
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By teaching Secwepemctsín, Kyé7e Minnie Phillips breathes life into the language
As a fluent speaker, my grandmother’s knowledge is invaluable to her family and the countless students who adore her
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Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc celebrates grand opening of on-reserve grocery store: ‘a source of pride’
The Sweláps Market incorporates Secwépemc language and culture while providing a convenient food option for the community
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WLFN-owned company brings a decolonial lens to archaeology: ‘We need Indigenous knowledge’
From smudging on site to employing band members, Sugar Cane Archaeology is demonstrating a new way forward in a historically-extractive industry
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Wildfires impact Secwépemc food sovereignty, but community leans on ‘trusting in our ways’
Dawn Morrison of the Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty speaks about climate change and how it’s impacting living from the land
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Tk’emlúps film panel reflects on the power of storytelling and a ‘golden age’ for Indigenous cinema
Event was part of the second annual Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival hosted by KFS
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New film documents Siksika woman’s journey competing in male-dominated horse races
‘Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun,’ which follows Logan Red Crow as she competes in Indian Relay Races, is being screened at VIFF this week
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Ahead of Orange Shirt Day, WLFN powwow dancers don orange regalia as ‘symbol of resilience’
Dancers of all ages filled the arbour in T’exelc to display the strength of their cultures while honouring all those affected by residential ‘schools’
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On the powwow trail, Secwépemc mother balances business with family: ‘I’ll never miss my daughter dance’
Ashley Michel started 4 Generations Creations after she realized she had a knack for sewing regalia — now she’s a contestant on Pow Wow Pitch
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Healing is first priority after WLFN purchases former residential ‘school’ site
Kúkwpi7 Sellars says his nation will first make the place where St. Joseph’s Mission once operated safe for ceremony, eventually will look at excavation