Okanagan
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‘I stand with the Wet’suwet’en and all the Indigenous land and water protectors’
Longtime Indigenous rights activist Ellen Gabriel’s message to Wet’suwet’en land and water defenders.
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Penticton Indian Band is using syilx traditional methods to reduce wildfire risk
Prescribed burns to happen in syilx territory around Penticton now through February, says band’s director of natural resources.
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Okanagan Chief questions sincerity of possible visit from Pope
‘I wouldn’t be worried about our forgiveness. I would be worried about … the crimes that were committed in God’s name,’ says OKIB’s Chief Byron Louis.
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After a hard year, members from the Okanagan Indian Band had a Halloween to remember
Erica Clarke, whose family was gravely impacted by the wildfires, organized an uplifting event for her community.
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Drag bingo fundraisers raises money for local residential ‘school’ survivors
More than $8000 raised for syilx survivors.
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syilx Nation presents new Child and Family Plan for members to review
It’s about standing up “the nation’s inherent jurisdiction regarding child and family supports,” says Okanagan Nation Alliance wellness manager.
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Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
swʔw̓ikist (Cpl. Justin George) is an Eagle Staff carrier with a duty to support fellow Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Métis woman says learning to be an electrician is ‘amazing’
‘With electrical, I’m always thinking, I’m always on my feet, always moving,’ says Okanagan College student Alanah Coss.
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Trudeau called out for ‘words and broken promises’ by Secwépemc mom
Ashley Michel stood and addressed Prime Minister Trudeau during his visit to Tk’emlups te Secwépemc (Kamloops, B.C.) on Monday.
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Hard, beautiful, inspiring: Reflections on a year with IndigiNews
Emilee Gilpin shifts from role as managing editor into advisor, facilitator and contributor, encouraging others to fill the space and breathe new life into IndigiNews.