News
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‘Reconciliation on the back burner’: throne speech
Some Indigenous leaders are disappointed with the governments unfulfilled commitments.
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Indigenous-led grassroots cannabis gathering coming to Penticton
The Okanagan Cannabis Council is hosting the Grassroots First Cannabis Gathering with hopes to share information about cannabis and First Nations communities.
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Culture in classrooms: Growing Sooke School District works to enhance Indigenous programs
Aboriginal Classroom Program Assistants, Elders, mentors are in schools supporting students and infusing Indigenous worldview
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W̱SÁNEĆ youth rise to the challenge of reef net fishing as they reclaim the formerly-outlawed practice
13 youth of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation built and set a traditional reef net off of Pender Island in August, making it the second time in a century that the nation has laid a net.
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Kunsoot Wellness Centre progress continues, despite COVID-19 changes
Project adapts to COVID-19, as construction phase transitions to operational phase.
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Positive COVID-19 case within Penticton Indian Band delays class for all on-reserves students
As a safety precaution, the Penticton Indian Band is going under a 14-day closure.
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OKIB issues first license under the new Cannabis Control Law
Cory Brewer, an Okanagan nation member, was the first to have his cannabis dispensary licensed by the Okanagan Indian Band
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Wellness webinars offer at-home alternative to community programming during pandemic
The nine-part series promoting resiliency focuses on holistic health and traditional teachings.
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Okanagan Nation seeks donations to support Colville Tribes amid wildfires
They will be accepting donations from Sept. 14-16.
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Westbank First Nation’s elementary school reopens
sənsisyustən House of Learning, which renovated and expanded a year ago, is back in session for the fall.