Okanagan
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Indigenous cannabis industry coming together to create ‘Red Market’ on sovereign lands
‘We are starting to flourish here and it’s our time … to step up and start providing for our own,’ says Snaw-naw-as dispensary owner.
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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