Indigenous high school students learn about science in free online summer program
Deadline to apply to UBC’s Virtual Indigenous Science Experience program is June 10
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‘It’s very close to home’: Okanagan men run 52 km to raise funds for mental health
It’s important for people to see Indigenous people ‘doing great things,’ says Cody Teichroeb.
Learning Syilx teachings through EPIC program at Southern Okanagan Secondary School
‘When it’s done, it’s like the sound of your mother’s heartbeat,’ says student after completing a drum.
Chief Clarence Louie of Osoyoos Indian Band to receive honorary degree from UBC
‘Everyone should be learning and earning,’ says Louie.
Chinook returned to their historical habitat for the first time in 70 years
The Okanagan Nation Alliance conducted a ceremonial Chinook release at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls) on April 20.
Syilx people can earn a degree in the Nsyilxcən language with new UBC program
It’s the first Indigenous language degree in Canada, says academic lead Jeanette Armstrong
Westbank First Nation Elders honoured to be recognized by the Okanagan College
Wilfred “Grouse” and Pamela Barnes are recipients of the Okanagan College 2020 Honorary fellows award.
Raising awareness of Indigenous water rights in B.C.
Water rights workshop at UBC’s Okanagan campus brings together stakeholders to improve understanding of Aboriginal rights and title.
‘Water is life’ teaches new Syilx children’s book series
Syilx and Nlaka’pamux author to launch ‘Follow the Water’ book series on Feb. 5
Indigenous knowledge systems often overlooked in academia
The University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) hosted their second webinar in a three-part series focused on systemic racism in science.
