Okanagan
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IndigiNews is hiring a managing editor
Indigenous applicants will be prioritized. Applications extended to Oct. 31, 2021.
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When Trudeau goes to Tofino, capq̕ʷicyaʔ goes to her meme garden
capq̕ʷicyaʔ, also known as Alexa Manuel, says she uses humour to deal with hard times — as syilx People have been doing since time immemorial.
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Rez culture isn’t our culture, says Chief Clarence Louie (y̓ilmixʷm ki law na)
The Osoyoos Indian Band chief says his first book — Rez Rules — is blunt. ‘I tell the truth.’
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Secwépemc hereditary family builds ceremony house for healing
It will be a safe space for “winter dance, ceremonies, and sweat lodges, a place for people to land in,” says Secwépemc Matriarch Miranda Dick.
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‘Taking Back the Dinner’ is about reclaiming our history, says Indigenous scientist
Now is a good time to reflect on the food you’re giving thanks for, says Jessica Hernandez.
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Food for the frontlines — honouring Indigenous ingenuity during a colonial holiday
‘Genocide is the elephant in the room,’ this Thanksgiving, says Secwépemc Matriarch Miranda Dick.
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Okanagan Indian Band unveils Canoe Bay sign, sharing syilx knowledge
A ceremony on Sept. 30 will honour the new sign and growing relationships that brought it to fruition — between syilx community, City of Vernon and regional government.
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‘When you laugh, all your sadness goes away’ comedy night on Sept 30
syilx performing artist Madeline Terbasket will perform in an evening comedy show, planned for those who attended the residential “schools” on Sept 30 ‘National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.’
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Robert Riley Saunders pleads guilty to three of 13 charges
‘Ideally, he would be charged for every single account of child abuse that’s happened,’ says Alex, an Indigenous youth who says they were in Saunders’ care when he was employed by the B.C. government as a social worker.
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Similkameen artist carves pictographs into outdoor class to ‘indigenize’ the school
‘I want Indigenous students to recognize their identity and culture is values, so they can feel comfortable,’ says Míwlnaʔ, teacher at Similkameen Elementary School.