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At 12 years old, Cree piano prodigy spreads ‘medicine’ through music
Self-taught musician Adam Smallboy fills spaces in ‘Calgary’ with beautiful melodies, with the unwavering support of his family
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The RCMP’s ribbon skirts aren’t an example of ‘reconciliation’ — but of assimilation
Colonial institutions have consistently sought to undermine our knowledge and governance systems by absorbing and sanitizing elements of them, writes syilx journalist Kelsie Kilawna
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From saving owls to removing garbage: the unique work of Penticton Indian Band’s land Guardians
Far from untouched wilderness, the Guardians care for their urbanized homelands with gentle compassion and expertise — and share it all on Facebook
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syilx students lead Red Dress Day event with powerful calls for change
In ‘Vernon,’ Youth gather to raise awareness for MMIWG2S+: ‘We need a revolution, so we have no choice but to be it’
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Community rallies around Skwxwú7mesh mother after viral TikTok video
Celina Sinisalo set out to help others cope with record-high food inflation — and ended up receiving an outpouring of support and love
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Can educational assessments be decolonized?
I’ve witnessed how harmful colonial evaluations can be — so I sat down with expert Carolyn Roberts to unpack how we got here, and imagine a better future
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Healing through story: sqilx’w author unveils harrowing-but-hopeful memoir
Jenelle Brewer’s book ‘RELEASING JEZEBEL: Embracing the Lioness Within’ will be released on April 1 — she hopes sharing her truth will make others feel less alone
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In the wake of more colonial violence, a love letter to those who are grieving
When the genocidal forces of this country lay their hands on our people it is our collective responsibility to stand up — because we know what happens to one happens to all
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The search for Kwemcxenalqs
After losing their beloved relation, the family wants VPD to come to syilx homelands to apologize for a lack of sensitivity
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Their name was Kwemcxenalqs
A beloved relation who embodied her name — a sqilx’w young person remembered for her strength