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Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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When starting a business and COVID-19 collide

This Indigenous entrepreneur is staying positive and pushing forward amid a pandemic.

Westbank First Nation dips hand-carved canoe into sacred lake

Led by master carver Frank Marchand, building the canoe was part of bringing back canoe culture to the community.

Peaceful Black Lives Matter rally and vigil in Kelowna

Hundreds gathered in downtown Kelowna to spread awareness of police brutality.

Summer is coming to an end

Here’s a roundup of news and information about what’s happening as we move into September.

Okanagan: We want to hear about your experiences with police

IndigiNews is open to listening to your stories, either positive or negative.

Weekly Highlight Indigenous News
IndigiNews of the week: Revitalize and restore

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

IndigiNews of the week: Time for change

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

Westbank distributes fish
Westbank First Nation distributes fish to its community members

As part of ONA’s efforts to restore traditional food systems and food sovereignty, WFN distributes its annual sockeye.

IndigiNews of the week: Let’s talk about resistance

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

Okanagan Nation seeks donations to support Colville Tribes amid wildfires

They will be accepting donations from Sept. 14-16.