Storytelling through acimowina acahkosak — ‘star stories’ By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● August 16, 2021 August 5, 2022 ‘When we talk about those stars, it’s like, we go back, and we reconnect with our ancestors again,’ says Elder Leonard Cardinal.
Bringing the Salmon Home: Week-long festival celebrates Indigenous knowledge, restoration By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● May 20, 2021 July 27, 2022 ‘It’s going to be such a celebration to see that first salmon come back.’
Disbarred lawyer Seanna McKinley is managing Indigenous youth housing in Kamloops By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● April 16, 2021 August 5, 2022 ‘I think Seanna just needs to step down,’ says former youth in care.
Two Spirit couple face racism and discrimination on journey to motherhood By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● April 16, 2021 August 5, 2022 ‘I was misled, dissuaded and discouraged from the steps it will take to become pregnant as a Queer Anishinaabe woman.’
Robert Riley Saunders to be tried by B.C. Supreme Court justice By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● February 23, 2021 August 5, 2022 The former MCFD worker faces 13 charges including fraud, theft & forgery.
10K prize available for Indigenous artist to create Kelowna-based mural By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● February 3, 2021 August 5, 2022 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 By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● January 30, 2021 August 5, 2022 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 By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● January 28, 2021 August 5, 2022 Robert Riley Saunders is due to appear in Kelowna court on Feb. 11.
Youth allegedly cheated by former social worker wants restorative justice process By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● January 22, 2021 August 5, 2022 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 By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● January 13, 2021 August 5, 2022 The professional pool player, father and entrepreneur, is an Okanagan community changemaker.