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New video series uplifts wisdom of K’ómoks and Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw cultures
Interview series hosted by Kumugwe Cultural Society looks at culture, environment and more through voices of Elders and other ‘wise ones’
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Creative writing series engages next generation of Indigenous storytellers
Tłı̨chǫ Dene author Richard Van Camp mentors Indigenous youth and young adults
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Westbank First Nation Elders honoured to be recognized by the Okanagan College
Wilfred “Grouse” and Pamela Barnes are recipients of the Okanagan College 2020 Honorary fellows award.
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Old ways forward: $4 million for cultural heritage projects in B.C.
Eleven ‘shovel-ready’ initiatives receive funding from First Peoples’ Cultural Council
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Happy Family Literacy Day! Here’s what it means for 11 notable Indigenous storytellers
Indigenous artists and authors speak about what Family Literacy Day means for them, their families and communities
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OKIB Cultural Immersion School set to reopen with added COVID-19 safety measures
‘Risk at school is low, given the COVID-19 protocols we have in place,’ says Gareth Jones, director of OKIB education, language and culture.
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The Ayajuthem language radiates across territory
The Raven radio station breathes life across Ayajuthem-speaking territory, connecting communities, youth and Elders.
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Restored W̱SÁNEĆ Ethnobotany Trail connects land, language and learning
The newly revamped trail at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific showcases the W̱SÁNEĆ language and culture through botanical education.
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The Okanagan Indian Band envisions a new cultural school space and seeks community input
The band is planning to meet in the new year to discuss the design and construction of a new school space at the Cultural Immersion School.
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Innovative high school program brings land-based Coast Salish teachings into classroom
The Land and Language Based Learning Program — led by yutustanaat of Snuneymuxw First Nation — incorporates local Indigenous ways of knowing to Ladysmith Secondary School.