News
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Indigenous crisis line KUU-US sees rise in COVID-19 related calls
How a 24-hour, province-wide support line is providing mental health services for communities across B.C.
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Okanagan Indian Band gets innovative with virtual and outdoor classes this fall
The OKIB Education Services Department will be implementing a mix of learning styles for elementary students amid the pandemic.
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Eight Indigenous back-to-school reads for kids and adults
A curated reading list of First Nations authors from the Salish Sea and Pacific Coast region.
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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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Changes needed to prevent anti-Indigenous racism in B.C.’s healthcare system, say family of Connor Sutton
“The system needs to change to be fair to all people,” Sutton says.
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Westbank First Nation distributes fish to its community members
As part of ONA’s efforts to restore traditional food systems and food sovereignty, WFN distributes its annual sockeye.
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Amid COVID-19, Songhees Nation seeks to diversify development projects
CEO of Songhees Development Corporation says the company is looking for new ways to find revenue amid pandemic closures.
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‘60s Scoop survivors still waiting for settlement amid pandemic
Thousands are still waiting for approval for ‘60s Scoop settlement payments. Now, due to the pandemic, the wait grows.
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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.