Okanagan
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Secwépemc land defenders, arrested for opposing TMX, receive outpouring of support in ‘Vancouver’
A community event raised funds for legal and travel fees for the eight hereditary leaders and allies who are set to be sentenced this February
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Master’s program empowers Indigenous nurses to utilize their own teachings
Six B.C. nursing schools are collaborating to challenge anti-Indigenous racism and better support Indigenous health-care providers
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Tla’amin ballet star brings cultural stories to the stage
As the first artist-in-residence in Ballet Kelowna’s 20-year history, Cameron Fraser-Monroe is producing performances rooted in his identity and teachings
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Secwépemc leaders, facing potential jail time, uphold sovereignty against TMX
Eight land defenders were arrested in Oct 2020 and have been standing trial in ‘Kamloops’ — four have now been found guilty of breaching an injunction
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Caretakers say it’s a crucial time to protect kɬúsx̌nítkʷ, the ‘heart’ of syilx homelands
With threats including shoreline erosion, microplastic and pollution, stewardship and conservation is top of mind for Indigenous and Western scientists
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Documentary series explores couple’s journey to decolonize wellness
The six-part YouTube production was inspired by Elders and traditional health practices on syilx homelands
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syilx conservation knowledge at the heart of water forum in sw̓iw̓s
The fourth nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) Water Forum intersected captikʷł teachings with Western science
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Known for its healing ‘spots,’ syilx people are protecting this miraculous lake
After regaining rightful ownership in 2001, ONA has been stewarding kłlilx’w (Spotted Lake) — in the face of climate change impacts, pollution and more
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‘Led by the Creator’: Elder has helped to house more than 400 people in kiʔlawnaʔ
Tahti Nipin Piyasis Nahkotah, Dorothy Goodeye, is an advocate and ally to people on the streets — part of her lifelong journey of helping others
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In new exhibit, artists answer the question ‘what does it mean to be syilx?’
Sncəwips Heritage Museum showcases local syilx artwork and pride with display art and messages from range of community members