Okanagan
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5 books to decolonize your mind this Thanksgiving
Books written by Indigenous authors that you should read.
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Supreme Court case for sn̓ʕay̓ckstx man challenges colonial border rules
Native Americans could be constitutionally protected under Canadian Law after being heard in the Supreme Court.
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Janine Lott on her journey of becoming an artist, one seed at a time
Syilx artist discusses her career and recently commissioned artwork for Downie-Wenjack Legacy Space in Kelowna.
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Leaflets linked to white supremacist websites scattered near schools in Vernon B.C.
Parents continue to find white supremacy leaflets littering the sidewalks and streets near schools raising serious concerns
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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.