Okanagan
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Okanagan Indian Band gets innovative with virtual and outdoor classes this fall
The OKIB Education Services Department will be implementing a mix of learning styles for elementary students amid the pandemic.
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Friendship centre in Vernon, B.C. utilizes COVID-19 closure to upgrade facilities
North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society is getting renovations and repairs as staff prepare to reopen.
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Secwépemc innovator develops water quality app for community
Water operator Trever Andrew built the app to track water quality, providing First Nations communities better access to important data.
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How an Indigenous learning centre in the Okanagan is getting creative for fall
The En’owkin Centre is finding new ways to offer classes as the pandemic continues and school begins.
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IndigiNews of the week: Revitalize and restore
Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.
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Westbank First Nation distributes fish to its community members
As part of ONA’s efforts to restore traditional food systems and food sovereignty, WFN distributes its annual sockeye.
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How this Métis woman built her own wine tour company
A boutique company, owner Terri Axani says DiVine Tours is all about the experience for her customers.
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IndigiNews of the week: Our stories, our history
Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.
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Syilx author and illustrator publishes his first children’s book
The Indigenous children’s book teaches Nsyilxcən language basics through illustrations revolving around the four seasons.
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Okanagan Nation DJ goes global with virtual music nights
DJ Bonneau has people tearing up the rug during lockdown with his Country Night Live broadcasts from home.