Arts
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sənƛ̓ uxuxtan (Six Mile Creek) is the ‘place where they were killed by a grizzly bear’
As part of our place name series Sheldon Louis shares the importance of place names as taught by his Poppa Ned Louis of the Okanagan Indian Band
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How “Design Thinking” will help the BC Royal Museum Change
The Design Thinking Challenge is a collaboration between 10 universities in both Canada and the United States, where students are given a challenge to try and solve through research and conversation.
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In photos: Being a Two-Spirit queen
The art of drag has helped Kelowna-based performer Ella Lamoureux to connect with her identity as a Kaska Dena and Two-Spirit person
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syilx artist rediscovers the joy of drawing after stopping for 40 years
Hector Alec, a syilx artist and member of the Penticton Indian Band, is an emerging free-hand artist who combines traditional and modern elements.
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Decolonizing your teen’s bookshelf
We’ve compiled a list of young adult fiction books by Indigenous authors.
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How to say ‘I love you’ in Hul’q’umi’num’
Kw’umut Lelum Foundation is selling cards and e-cards that celebrate Valentine’s Day and teaching how to say “I love you” in Hul’q’umi’num’.
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How snk̓lip brought salmon to snpinktn
The shortened captikʷl on the syilx Place Name qʷc̓iʔs snk̓lip (coyote’s winter home)
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Decolonizing your child’s bookshelf
IndigNews curated a list of Indigenous children’s book to decolonize your child’s bookshelf.
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syilx artist David Wilson Sookinakin has three paintings featured in a new exhibition
Local Indigenous artwork from UBC Okanagan’s public art collection is now featured in the Ramble On exhibit at Vernon Public Art Gallery until March 9
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Storytelling, truth-seeking and Hot Docs: In conversation with Mohawk podcaster Falen Johnson
After three seasons, the CBC podcast The Secret Life of Canada has been an undeniable success — telling fascinating and sometimes heartbreaking vignettes about people and events that have previously gone largely untold.