Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

B.C. health care workers add their names to list calling on closure of work camps during pandemic

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● January 8, 2021

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.

Robert Riley Saunders granted bail by judge in Kelowna, BC

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● December 19, 2020

The former social worker allegedly stole money from Indigenous youth in government care.

Was Robert Riley Saunders your social worker?

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● December 15, 2020

We’re scheduling interviews with youth & families impacted by Robert Riley Saunders’ alleged actions.

Youth wants ‘survivors centred’ in media coverage, as Robert Riley Saunders’ criminal case begins

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● December 11, 2020

Saunders, accused of stealing thousands from kids in care, appeared by phone in Kelowna court.

How can we cover Robert Saunders’ upcoming trial in a good way?

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● December 11, 2020

Okanagan Indian Band expands primary care clinic to include doctors

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● December 2, 2020

OKIB members now have access to doctors on reserve.

‘More concerned about gender-based violence than the virus’

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● November 17, 2020

Elaine Alec aims to create an online website to provide resources for victims of sexual assault.