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Author: Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
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Colville families facing loss as Washington’s devastating fires affect Colville Tribes
Sonny Sellars, a Colville man tells us what it’s been like on the ground and how it’s impacted his family
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How three generations of women are working to stop the impacts of intergenerational trauma
A family of women discuss what it was like to find healing after enduring years of mental health issues, addictions and sexual violence.
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Friendship centre in Vernon, B.C. utilizes COVID-19 closure to upgrade facilities
North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society is getting renovations and repairs as staff prepare to reopen.
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Secwépemc innovator develops water quality app for community
Water operator Trever Andrew built the app to track water quality, providing First Nations communities better access to important data.
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Okanagan Nation DJ goes global with virtual music nights
DJ Bonneau has people tearing up the rug during lockdown with his Country Night Live broadcasts from home.
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Vernon social justice group rallies to raise awareness for human trafficking victims
Vernonites raised signs and awareness about the growing concerns over human trafficking at a downtown rally last week.
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Need more information about Indigenous Peoples’ history with Canada? We’re here to help
This list of readings will help you become a better informed Canadian.
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Splatsin Elder struggles to stop tubers from accessing his private property
Nathan Kinbasket wants the public and the government to respect his land by steering clear of it.
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What does sovereignty actually mean in Canada?
IndigiNews heard your questions about what sovereignty means for Indigenous Peoples, and we have answers.
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Okanagan Nation fisherman accused of trespassing in dispute over traditional fishing grounds
John Kruger of Okanagan Nation was fishing in Okanagan Falls, B.C. when he was approached by a woman on private property asking him to leave