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In ‘B.C.’s’ interior, a syilx program is returning burrowing owls to the grasslands
The Upper Nicola Band released 11 captive-born owls in spax̌mn — part of a decade-long effort to reinstate the tiny birds of prey whose populations have plummeted
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Indigenous construction students complete energy efficient shed at Westbank First Nation
The students were part of a training program designed to provide construction and energy efficiency training to prepare them for the workforce.
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First case of COVID-19 reaches remote Klahoose First Nation
The first COVID-19 case reaches the community of Klahoose First Nation, on Cortes Island, B.C. as families settle in for lock down.
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A toolkit ‘Knowing your rights’ works to combat forced sterilization of Indigenous women and systemic racism in healthcare
The Native Women’s Association of Canada’s educational toolkit, made by and for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit women and gender diverse people helps educate on informed consent in Canadian hospitals.
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Syilx woman has made more than 3,000 masks to keep her community safe
Joan Alexis, from Okanagan Indian Band has been working tirelessly to make masks and support women through the pandemic.
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Syilx artist sharpening skills during this global pandemic
Mike Marchand, a Hip Hop artist, from the Okanagan Indian Band tells IndigiNews not even a global pandemic will stop him from his passions
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Innovative high school program brings land-based Coast Salish teachings into classroom
The Land and Language Based Learning Program — led by yutustanaat of Snuneymuxw First Nation — incorporates local Indigenous ways of knowing to Ladysmith Secondary School.
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