Okanagan
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When the statues fall
A special report from La Converse about Indigenous figures who could replace current Canadian statues.
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A new place to call home at Vernon Native Housing Society’s Thunderbird Manor
Vernon Native Housing Society
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IndigiNews of the week: It’s Graduation Week
Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening.
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Indigenous cannabis dispensary raided for second time this month
Cory Brewer, owner of Tupas Joint in downtown Vernon B.C. says they will remain open and operational until proper consultation with Indigenous peoples take place.
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‘Congratulations to my fellow 2020 grads’
‘I knew it wasn’t going to be easy,’ says Nx̌astatkʷ who first started her business degree in 2011.
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Coming together to celebrate summer solstice through storytelling
Sqilxw Apna Society and BIPOC community have an evening to remember.
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A place to belong: Métis agency creates housing for youth aging out of care
Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services builds model based on Indigenous perspectives to improve outcomes for Indigenous youth.
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‘Graduating during the Covid 19 pandemic, it truly shows how strong the youth can truly be’
Grade 12 student Serenity Baptiste (Nqaqamls) reflects on graduating amid global pandemic.
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A virtual graduation to celebrate her degree, after nearly 10 years of work
‘This is a huge let down,’ says St̓aʔqʷaĺqs, who is graduating with her bachelor’s degree from UBCO.
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Penticton Indian Band celebrates class of 2020 in a unique way
Drive-in movie setting and virtual graduation honoured students, while following public health safety measures.