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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.
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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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Community rallies around Okanagan fishermen in dispute over land rights
People gathered to march for their inherent fishing rights, and celebrate the removal of the fence blocking river access.
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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
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Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival successfully kicks off second year
Co-founders Jennifer Money and Danielle Crowe share the inspiration for the festival and how it’s been adapted to the pandemic.
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OKIB and RDNO work collaboratively to see this historically significant Syilx beach come to life again
The new agreement in place will allow RDNO to maintain and enforce bylaw at Sandy Beach in Vernon B.C.