How an Indigenous learning centre in the Okanagan is getting creative for fall
The En'owkin Centre is finding new ways to offer classes as the pandemic continues and school begins.
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The OKIB Education Services Department will be implementing a mix of learning styles for elementary students amid the pandemic.
A virtual graduation to celebrate her degree, after nearly 10 years of work
'This is a huge let down,' says St̓aʔqʷaĺqs, who is graduating with her bachelor's degree from UBCO.
‘Graduating during the Covid 19 pandemic, it truly shows how strong the youth can truly be’
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‘Congratulations to my fellow 2020 grads’
‘I knew it wasn't going to be easy,’ says Nx̌astatkʷ who first started her business degree in 2011.
Bringing support to Indigenous students and communities, while fulfilling a dream
Candice Loring holds the first Indigenous-specific position with Mitacs
OKIB Elders feel humbled after receiving joint honorary doctorate
Chris Marchand and Eric Mitchell were honoured for creating a UBCO program on cultural safety and for sharing how colonialism has affected them.
Get cultured this summer with these virtual classes
Check out these online seminars for Indigenous Peoples to learn traditional practices from the safety of their home.
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Thousands are still waiting for approval for ‘60s Scoop settlement payments. Now, due to the pandemic, the wait grows.
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The Indigenous children's book teaches Nsyilxcən language basics through illustrations revolving around the four seasons.