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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.

IndigiNews of the week: Welcoming in the fall

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

Fall begins school year
The fall begins and, with it, a new school year

A roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the nation as the fall begins.

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.