Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

How this Métis woman built her own wine tour company

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020

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

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020

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

IndigiNews of the week: Our stories, our history

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: Land protection

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.

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

By Chehala Leonard, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Okanagan ● September 29, 2020

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

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.

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.