Author Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chehala Leonard,'s Latest Articles When starting a business and COVID-19 collide By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 This Indigenous entrepreneur is staying positive and pushing forward amid a pandemic. Westbank First Nation dips hand-carved canoe into sacred lake By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 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 By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 Hundreds gathered in downtown Kelowna to spread awareness of police brutality. Summer is coming to an end By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 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 By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 IndigiNews is open to listening to your stories, either positive or negative. IndigiNews of the week: Revitalize and restore By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation. IndigiNews of the week: Time for change By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation. Westbank First Nation distributes fish to its community members By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 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 By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Okanagan. Okanagan Nation seeks donations to support Colville Tribes amid wildfires By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 They will be accepting donations from Sept. 14-16. Posts pagination Previous 1 … 3 4 5 6 Next