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Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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A place to belong: Métis agency creates housing for youth aging out of care

Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services builds model based on Indigenous perspectives to improve outcomes for Indigenous youth.

IndigiNews of the week: It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day!

Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening.

IndigiNews of the week: It’s been a heavy one

Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening.

Terri Axani DiVine Tours
How this Métis woman built her own wine tour company

A boutique company, owner Terri Axani says DiVine Tours is all about the experience for her customers.

‘Not much has been done’ says Vernon-based MMIWG advocate

One year after MMIWG report, Meagan Louis talks about what the anniversary means in the Okanagan

Indigenous News History Stories
IndigiNews of the week: Our stories, our history

Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.

IndigiNews Week Land Protection
IndigiNews of the week: Land protection

Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.

Humour Healing Conway Kootenay
‘Humour is part of our healing,’ says Cree Nakoda Sioux comedian Conway Kootenay

After performing in Okanagan territory, Kootenay explains why entertainers are needed now, in pandemic times, more than ever.

staying cultured land issues
IndigiNews of the week: Keeping culturally connected

Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.

Westbank Canoe Culture
For Indigenous youth, learning traditional canoe making means ‘to be proud of my culture’

The pandemic has not held back Westbank First Nation youth, who are working on their first canoe this summer.