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Legacy of smǝlqmíx Elder cewel’na Leon Louis honoured at syilx water gathering
The work of the ONA forum — held earlier this spring — was dedicated to the leader ‘to honour him and his life’s journey’ as an advocate for the land, water and tmixʷ (all living things)
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B.C. health care workers add their names to list calling on closure of work camps during pandemic
A letter written by Wet’suwet’en female chiefs, and backed by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and more than 400 healthcare workers, calls on the B.C. government to close “man camps” during COVID-19 pandemic.
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‘I love our people’: Glenda Louis helped feed hundreds during COVID-19 pandemic
2020 changemakers: Louis, from Okanagan Indian Band, nominated as a person who spread light during a difficult year
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‘They are jeopardizing our lives’: Okanagan chief calls for change after clashes with B.C. conservation officers
Incidents between Syilx hunters and B.C. conservation officer services raise questions about Indigenous sovereignty
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Restored W̱SÁNEĆ Ethnobotany Trail connects land, language and learning
The newly revamped trail at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific showcases the W̱SÁNEĆ language and culture through botanical education.
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Chief of Homalco Nation says ‘it’s time to rebuild’ salmon stocks around Discovery Islands
After a historic decision to phase out fish farms in the Discovery Islands, wild salmon advocates say it’s time to rebuild and restore salmon stocks.
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‘It’s a doctrine for a transfer of knowledge’: Why Syilx People only share these important stories in the winter
Elder Rob Edward says Captikwł teachings, shared in colder months, are key to passing on complex laws and protocols
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