Author Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chehala Leonard,'s Latest Articles IndigiNews of the week: Keeping culturally connected 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. For Indigenous youth, learning traditional canoe making means ‘to be proud of my culture’ By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 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 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. The fall begins and, with it, a new school year By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020 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 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. Posts pagination Previous 1 … 3 4 5 6 Next