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How parents in the Okanagan Nation can prepare for the start of the school year
A family of women discuss what it was like to find healing after enduring years of mental health issues, addictions and sexual violence.
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Indigenous crisis line KUU-US sees rise in COVID-19 related calls
How a 24-hour, province-wide support line is providing mental health services for communities across B.C.
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Child welfare advocate Ruby Barclay uplifts youth to address local barriers
How the Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council is helping to address peers’ concerns through the guidance of coordinator Ruby Barclay.
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How three generations of women are working to stop the impacts of intergenerational trauma
A family of women discuss what it was like to find healing after enduring years of mental health issues, addictions and sexual violence.
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Summer is coming to an end
Here’s a roundup of news and information about what’s happening as we move into September.
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Songhees mother reflects on difficult journey through the education system and her desire for change
As an education advocate, Florence Dick strives to ensure her family has access to resources that help to support their learning.
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Okanagan Indian Band gets innovative with virtual and outdoor classes this fall
The OKIB Education Services Department will be implementing a mix of learning styles for elementary students amid the pandemic.
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Eight Indigenous back-to-school reads for kids and adults
A curated reading list of First Nations authors from the Salish Sea and Pacific Coast region.
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Friendship centre in Vernon, B.C. utilizes COVID-19 closure to upgrade facilities
North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society is getting renovations and repairs as staff prepare to reopen.
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Secwépemc innovator develops water quality app for community
Water operator Trever Andrew built the app to track water quality, providing First Nations communities better access to important data.