Okanagan
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Syilx woman has made more than 3,000 masks to keep her community safe
Joan Alexis, from Okanagan Indian Band has been working tirelessly to make masks and support women through the pandemic.
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Syilx artist sharpening skills during this global pandemic
Mike Marchand, a Hip Hop artist, from the Okanagan Indian Band tells IndigiNews not even a global pandemic will stop him from his passions
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‘Spirit saved my life:’ Estelle Carmona opens up about pregnancy, birth and systemic racism
When enduring two complicated births, Carmona says her strong teachings pulled her through.
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Support local Indigenous creators this holiday season
From cannabis to salmon, books and beading, check out this curated list of local Okanagan creators to support this holiday season.
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How her name came to be: A Syilx naming ceremony
Sarah Alexis and Brian Muselle on why they chose to follow traditional practices in their journey of becoming parents
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‘More concerned about gender-based violence than the virus’
Elaine Alec aims to create an online website to provide resources for victims of sexual assault.
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New information sparks interest in search efforts for missing woman Ashley Simpson
A group of people are planning to search the area where mail with Ashley Simpson’s name on it was found.
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Finding healing through music
Cree motivational speaker and hip-hop artist wins entertainer of the year at the International Indigenous Arts and Fashion Awards
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Class action lawsuit against Kelowna social worker prompts calls for better oversight
Could registering child protection social workers in the province make a difference for Indigenous youth in care?
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A warm woman and a cold unanswered death — her family seeks answers 24 years later
Dianne Stewart’s family remember her life cut too short and continue their search, 24 years later