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Okanagan Indian Band unveils Canoe Bay sign, sharing syilx knowledge

A ceremony on Sept. 30 will honour the new sign and growing relationships that brought it to fruition — between syilx community, City of Vernon and regional government.

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‘When you laugh, all your sadness goes away’ comedy night on Sept 30

syilx performing artist Madeline Terbasket will perform in an evening comedy show, planned for those who attended the residential “schools” on Sept 30 ‘National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.’

Secwépemc hereditary Matriarch Miranda Dick and her father, hereditary Chief Saw-ses, publish Free Prior and Informed Consent Protocol
What are the rules of engagement for guests on Secwépemc territory?

Hereditary Matriarch Miranda Dick and her father, hereditary Chief Saw-ses, publish Free Prior and Informed Consent Protocol.

Miranda Dick
The resistance will be quilted

Miranda Dick, a Secwepemc Matriarch, and supporters resist the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion through whatever creative means necessary

Elaine Alec
‘Trust the process’: Syilx author shares her journey of healing in new book

Calling My Spirit Back is based on Elaine Alec's past and present, and provides traditional tools for wellness.

Rylie ‘Coyote’ Marchand: From ballet slippers to MMA champion

The eighteen-year-old explains what it’s been like to train during COVID-19 and how she hopes to fight in front of her hometown post-pandemic.

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First Nations seek data sovereignty amid COVID-19

Pandemic highlights need to ensure better data is collected and shared.

We are the children of the survivors of past pandemics

'The resiliency has been passed down to further generations, so we are able to survive these times of struggle'