Okanagan
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Healing through story: sqilx’w author unveils harrowing-but-hopeful memoir
Jenelle Brewer’s book ‘RELEASING JEZEBEL: Embracing the Lioness Within’ will be released on April 1 — she hopes sharing her truth will make others feel less alone
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kɬúsx̌nítkʷ, the original and accurate name for ‘Okanagan Lake’
skawilx (Sarah) Alexis shares what it means and how all those living on syilx homelands are called to care for it
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Secwépemc land defenders, arrested for opposing TMX, receive outpouring of support in ‘Vancouver’
A community event raised funds for legal and travel fees for the eight hereditary leaders and allies who are set to be sentenced this February
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Master’s program empowers Indigenous nurses to utilize their own teachings
Six B.C. nursing schools are collaborating to challenge anti-Indigenous racism and better support Indigenous health-care providers
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Tla’amin ballet star brings cultural stories to the stage
As the first artist-in-residence in Ballet Kelowna’s 20-year history, Cameron Fraser-Monroe is producing performances rooted in his identity and teachings
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Secwépemc leaders, facing potential jail time, uphold sovereignty against TMX
Eight land defenders were arrested in Oct 2020 and have been standing trial in ‘Kamloops’ — four have now been found guilty of breaching an injunction
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Caretakers say it’s a crucial time to protect kɬúsx̌nítkʷ, the ‘heart’ of syilx homelands
With threats including shoreline erosion, microplastic and pollution, stewardship and conservation is top of mind for Indigenous and Western scientists
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Documentary series explores couple’s journey to decolonize wellness
The six-part YouTube production was inspired by Elders and traditional health practices on syilx homelands
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syilx conservation knowledge at the heart of water forum in sw̓iw̓s
The fourth nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) Water Forum intersected captikʷł teachings with Western science
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Known for its healing ‘spots,’ syilx people are protecting this miraculous lake
After regaining rightful ownership in 2001, ONA has been stewarding kłlilx’w (Spotted Lake) — in the face of climate change impacts, pollution and more