Okanagan
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In photos: MMIWG+ honoured through red dress events, ceremonies
On the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and gender-diverse kin — also known as Red Dress Day — people in Coast Salish and Okanagan territories came together to remember, honour, and advocate for change.
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Chinook returned to their historical habitat for the first time in 70 years
The Okanagan Nation Alliance conducted a ceremonial Chinook release at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls) on April 20.
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Being houseless isn’t always a choice, says Michael Ochoa
‘Without a home it’s really difficult to heal — it’s not impossible, but it’s a lot harder,’ says Syilx man who shares his story of being houseless to working with youth.
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Tupa’s Joint goes mobile as B.C. tries to shut down Indigenous pot shop
‘We will evolve and continue to smash through the blockades they put up,’ says Syilx shop owner
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‘You don’t call him Ogopogo, you call him by his name, nx̌ax̌aitkʷ’
Syilx knowledge keeper shares why it’s important to feed Nx̌ax̌aitkʷ, the sacred being in the water
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Chief Clarence Louie of Osoyoos Indian Band to receive honorary degree from UBC
‘Everyone should be learning and earning,’ says Louie.
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Webinar series tackles ‘colonial’ and ‘racist’ concepts of neglect in child welfare system
April 21-23 series will feature a diverse panel including Indigenous youth and Elders.
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When the people gather — a glimpse into the MMIWG2S movement
Those who consistently stand up to honour the lives of the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people do so in ceremony, not protest, they say.
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Syilx people can earn a degree in the Nsyilxcən language with new UBC program
It’s the first Indigenous language degree in Canada, says academic lead Jeannette Armstrong
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MMIWG2S rally to bring awareness to Merritt B.C. on Saturday
Danielle Jack’s most recent experience of near abduction will be on her mind and heart at the Saturday rally for MMIGW2S