Okanagan
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Mi’kmaq artist Jodie B releases her first album
She shares what it’s like to produce and mix her own music, and the childhood experiences that brought her here.
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Indigenous daycare a hopeful possibility in Vernon B.C.
In cities all across the country parents struggle to find adequate, safe, and affordable childcare. That need is no different in Vernon B.C., where not only is childcare difficult to find, but a childcare centre that is culturally built for Indigenous children simply doesn’t exist within city limits. Indigenous children often need to go to…
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What orange shirt day means to this Penticton Indian Band Elder
Grace Greyeyes, a residential school survivor, speaks about her experience while wearing an orange shirt to honour those who attended residential school.
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My career as a journalist is helping reconnect my family — and my community too
A family once separated from the land by colonialism reconnects through the teachings and knowledge gained through my interviews.
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Confronting their addictions to make way for healing — a love story
Danielle Saddleman and Shane Miller a couple of 20 years, share their journey to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
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Indigenous-led grassroots cannabis gathering coming to Penticton
The Okanagan Cannabis Council is hosting the Grassroots First Cannabis Gathering with hopes to share information about cannabis and First Nations communities.
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Community lifts up Indigenous food truck dream
Building on his successful bannock stand, OKIB member Shane Miller opens BannockSlap Burgers and Indian Tacos, to rave reviews.
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Positive COVID-19 case within Penticton Indian Band delays class for all on-reserves students
As a safety precaution, the Penticton Indian Band is going under a 14-day closure.
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OKIB issues first license under the new Cannabis Control Law
Cory Brewer, an Okanagan nation member, was the first to have his cannabis dispensary licensed by the Okanagan Indian Band
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Okanagan Nation seeks donations to support Colville Tribes amid wildfires
They will be accepting donations from Sept. 14-16.