Okanagan

When the statues fall

A special report from La Converse about Indigenous figures who could replace current Canadian statues.

July 1, 2020

Your stories, heard, understood, respected.

IndigiNews Okanagan provides independent local news on the unceded territory of the Syilx/Okanagan Nation. Our team is here to listen, research and respond with stories you care about.

IndigiNews is brought to you by The Discourse and APTN.

A new place to call home at Vernon Native Housing Society’s Thunderbird Manor

Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 29, 2020

Autumn Bents graduation photo. Submitted by Autumn Bent.

IndigiNews of the week: It’s Graduation Week

Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 28, 2020

Indigenous cannabis dispensary raided for second time this month

Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 26, 2020

‘Congratulations to my fellow 2020 grads’

Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 26, 2020

Coming together to celebrate summer solstice through storytelling

Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 25, 2020

A place to belong: Métis agency creates housing for youth aging out of care

Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 25, 2020

‘Graduating during the Covid 19 pandemic, it truly shows how strong the youth can truly be’

Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 25, 2020

A virtual graduation to celebrate her degree, after nearly 10 years of work

Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 24, 2020

Penticton Indian Band celebrates class of 2020 in a unique way

Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative reporter June 23, 2020