Okanagan
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Systemic racism in policing across unceded territories in B.C. demands reform says Human Rights Commissioner
New report shows Indigenous Peoples are ‘grossly overrepresented’ in arrests and chargeable incidents.
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senk’lip (coyote) goes viral
The story behind IndigiNews’ 2021 swag, designed by Lauren Marchand.
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Six safety tips from Mi’kmaw survival expert
With weather warnings coming in fast and furious across unceded territories in B.C., IndigiNews asked Sakej Ward to share his teachings.
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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.