‘Not much has been done’ says Vernon-based MMIWG advocate
One year after MMIWG report, Meagan Louis talks about what the anniversary means in the Okanagan
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IndigiNews of the week: Land protection
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‘Humour is part of our healing,’ says Cree Nakoda Sioux comedian Conway Kootenay
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
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’
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
Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.
Positive COVID-19 case within Penticton Indian Band delays class for all on-reserves students
As a safety precaution, the Penticton Indian Band is going under a 14-day closure.
How parents in the Okanagan Nation can prepare for the start of the school year
A guide to how parents can help their children get ready for back to school and practice safety measures.
Westbank First Nation’s elementary school reopens
sənsisyustən House of Learning, which renovated and expanded a year ago, is back in session for the fall.
IndigiNews of the week: Our stories, our history
Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.
IndigiNews of the week: Land protection
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
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
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’
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
Your weekly roundup of news and information about what’s happening across the Nation.
Positive COVID-19 case within Penticton Indian Band delays class for all on-reserves students
As a safety precaution, the Penticton Indian Band is going under a 14-day closure.
How parents in the Okanagan Nation can prepare for the start of the school year
A guide to how parents can help their children get ready for back to school and practice safety measures.
Westbank First Nation’s elementary school reopens
sənsisyustən House of Learning, which renovated and expanded a year ago, is back in session for the fall.