Okanagan
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Peaceful Black Lives Matter rally and vigil in Kelowna
Hundreds gathered in downtown Kelowna to spread awareness of police brutality.
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This Syilx youth dreams of being an actor and a professional powwow dancer
12-year-old Leroi Bent from Okanagan Nation talks about pursuing his dreams and making a movie with his family during a pandemic.
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‘Not much has been done’ says Vernon-based MMIWG advocate
One year after MMIWG report, Meagan Louis talks about what the anniversary means in the Okanagan
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Student Destany Lulua reflects on going back to school and graduating amid global pandemic
‘I was so excited for grad and then it just changed so dramatically.’
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When starting a business and COVID-19 collide
Indigenous education departments set plans to gradually reopen school from COVID-19 pandemic.
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What’s happening with Indigenous education programs in the Okanagan?
On May 15, Health officials announced that K-12 students will have optional in-class instruction starting on June 1. “The Ministry of Education is working with all 60 school districts, independent school authorities, First Nations schools, teachers, school leaders, support staff, public health officials and all its education partners to co-ordinate the next steps for accommodating more…
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The struggle to manage a B.C. beach where dogs, garbage and drugs are a problem
Local First Nation and regional governments develop plans to ensure local hotspot is respected and maintained.
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Indigenous-owned winery raises tasting glasses for the first time in months
Tastings begin and restaurant reopening plans in the works at Indigenous World Winery amid phase two of B.C.’s restart plan.
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A gift store and gallery’s journey to make it through COVID-19
First they closed their doors, then they moved online and now they’re open to the public once again.
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Bringing back dugout canoe culture, starting with students
Around 500 students in West Kelowna and Kamloops were carving traditional dugout canoes at school — now their carving teachers are finishing the job.