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Okanagan Chief questions sincerity of possible visit from Pope
‘I wouldn’t be worried about our forgiveness. I would be worried about … the crimes that were committed in God’s name,’ says OKIB’s Chief Byron Louis.
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After a hard year, members from the Okanagan Indian Band had a Halloween to remember
Erica Clarke, whose family was gravely impacted by the wildfires, organized an uplifting event for her community.
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Drag bingo fundraisers raises money for local residential ‘school’ survivors
More than $8000 raised for syilx survivors.
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syilx Nation presents new Child and Family Plan for members to review
It’s about standing up “the nation’s inherent jurisdiction regarding child and family supports,” says Okanagan Nation Alliance wellness manager.
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Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
swʔw̓ikist (Cpl. Justin George) is an Eagle Staff carrier with a duty to support fellow Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Métis woman says learning to be an electrician is ‘amazing’
‘With electrical, I’m always thinking, I’m always on my feet, always moving,’ says Okanagan College student Alanah Coss.
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At this Indigenous Elders’ literacy circle, survivors find healing
‘We’re not going to be walking around in the dark anymore,’ says founder, Cowichan Tribes Elder and survivor Linda Jack.
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How best to support Indigenous children, youth and families in dealing with COVID-19 impacts?
Four Indigenous child-welfare experts to offer guidance in free workshop series happening Nov. 2-10.
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Trudeau called out for ‘words and broken promises’ by Secwépemc mom
Ashley Michel stood and addressed Prime Minister Trudeau during his visit to Tk’emlups te Secwépemc (Kamloops, B.C.) on Monday.
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Gitxsan community stops B.C. social workers from taking child back into ‘care’
‘We’re sick and tired of generation after generation being lost in the system and not knowing who they are and never coming home,’ says Kolin Sutherland-Wilson.