Storytelling through acimowina acahkosak — ‘star stories’
‘When we talk about those stars, it's like, we go back, and we reconnect with our ancestors again,’ says Elder Leonard Cardinal.
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Bringing the Salmon Home: Week-long festival celebrates Indigenous knowledge, restoration
‘It's going to be such a celebration to see that first salmon come back.’
Two Spirit couple face racism and discrimination on journey to motherhood
‘I was misled, dissuaded and discouraged from the steps it will take to become pregnant as a Queer Anishinaabe woman.’
Disbarred lawyer Seanna McKinley is managing Indigenous youth housing in Kamloops
‘I think Seanna just needs to step down,’ says former youth in care.
Robert Riley Saunders to be tried by B.C. Supreme Court justice
The former MCFD worker faces 13 charges including fraud, theft & forgery.
10K prize available for Indigenous artist to create Kelowna-based mural
Submissions opened Feb. 1 and the winner will be announced toward the end of March.
‘My life’s purpose’: Strengthening relationships through land-based teachings
Kelly Terbasket talks about growing up on the land and her ongoing life’s purpose with IndigenEYEZ.
Man accused of stealing money from Indigenous youth set to enter plea in B.C. Provincial Court
Robert Riley Saunders is due to appear in Kelowna court on Feb. 11.
Youth allegedly cheated by former social worker wants restorative justice process
Robert Riley Saunders faces 13 criminal charges for allegedly stealing from youth in care.
With humour and knowledge, Nicholas Kruger says it’s important to give back
The professional pool player, father and entrepreneur, is an Okanagan community changemaker.