Okanagan

‘Humour is part of our healing,’ says Cree Nakoda Sioux comedian Conway Kootenay

After performing in Okanagan territory, Kootenay explains why entertainers are needed now, in pandemic times, more than ever.

Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter

August 8, 2020

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IndigiNews of the week: Land protection

Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter August 7, 2020

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Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter August 7, 2020

Vernon social justice group rallies to raise awareness for human trafficking victims

Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter August 5, 2020

For Indigenous youth, learning traditional canoe making means ‘to be proud of my culture’

Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter August 3, 2020

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Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter August 2, 2020

Need more information about Indigenous Peoples’ history with Canada? We’re here to help

Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter August 1, 2020

Splatsin Elder struggles to stop tubers from accessing his private property

Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter July 31, 2020

Get cultured this summer with these virtual classes

Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter July 30, 2020

IndigiNews of the week: Let’s talk sovereignty

Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter July 26, 2020