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Systemic racism in policing across unceded territories in B.C. demands reform says Human Rights Commissioner
New report shows Indigenous Peoples are ‘grossly overrepresented’ in arrests and chargeable incidents.
Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 26, 2021
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Emilee Gilpin November 24, 2021
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Announcing ‘Forests for the Future’
Jacqueline Ronson November 24, 2021
Pope's planned visit to so-called Canada is little more than a “publicity exercise on the part of the Vatican,” says OKIB Chief Byron Louis.

Okanagan Chief questions sincerity of possible visit from Pope
Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 5, 2021

After a hard year, members from the Okanagan Indian Band had a Halloween to remember
Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 5, 2021
Drag bingo fundraisers held at Theo’s Restaurant raise money for local residential ‘school’ survivors

Drag bingo fundraisers raises money for local residential ‘school’ survivors
Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter November 5, 2021

syilx Nation presents new Child and Family Plan for members to review
Jenessa Joy Klukas November 2, 2021
Corporal Justin George (swʔw̓ikist) of the Penticton Indian Band is being honoured through the Remembrance Day Sentry program

Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 29, 2021
Women in trades: Métis student says learning to be an electrician is amazing & Okanagan College shares how it's removing barriers for women

Métis woman says learning to be an electrician is ‘amazing’
Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 22, 2021
Ashley Michel called out Prime Minister Trudeau for 'words and broken promises' during his visit to Tk’emlups te Secwépemc on Oct. 18

Trudeau called out for ‘words and broken promises’ by Secwépemc mom
Kelsie Kilawna, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter October 22, 2021