Okanagan Chief questions sincerity of possible visit from Pope
‘I wouldn't be worried about our forgiveness. I would be worried about … the crimes that were committed in God's name,’ says OKIB’s Chief Byron Louis.
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syilx Nation presents new Child and Family Plan for members to review
It's about standing up “the nation’s inherent jurisdiction regarding child and family supports,” says Okanagan Nation Alliance wellness manager.
Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
swʔw̓ikist (Cpl. Justin George) is an Eagle Staff carrier with a duty to support fellow Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Trudeau called out for ‘words and broken promises’ by Secwépemc mom
Ashley Michel stood and addressed Prime Minister Trudeau during his visit to Tk’emlups te Secwépemc (Kamloops, B.C.) on Monday.
Métis woman says learning to be an electrician is ‘amazing’
'With electrical, I'm always thinking, I'm always on my feet, always moving,’ says Okanagan College student Alanah Coss.
When Trudeau goes to Tofino, capq̕ʷicyaʔ goes to her meme garden
capq̕ʷicyaʔ, also known as Alexa Manuel, says she uses humour to deal with hard times — as syilx People have been doing since time immemorial.
Secwépemc hereditary family builds ceremony house for healing
It will be a safe space for “winter dance, ceremonies, and sweat lodges, a place for people to land in,” says Secwépemc Matriarch Miranda Dick.
Food for the frontlines — honouring Indigenous ingenuity during a colonial holiday
‘Genocide is the elephant in the room,’ this Thanksgiving, says Secwépemc Matriarch Miranda Dick.
‘Taking Back the Dinner’ is about reclaiming our history, says Indigenous scientist
Now is a good time to reflect on the food you’re giving thanks for, says Jessica Hernandez.
‘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.’
syilx Nation presents new Child and Family Plan for members to review
It's about standing up “the nation’s inherent jurisdiction regarding child and family supports,” says Okanagan Nation Alliance wellness manager.
Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
swʔw̓ikist (Cpl. Justin George) is an Eagle Staff carrier with a duty to support fellow Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Trudeau called out for ‘words and broken promises’ by Secwépemc mom
Ashley Michel stood and addressed Prime Minister Trudeau during his visit to Tk’emlups te Secwépemc (Kamloops, B.C.) on Monday.
Métis woman says learning to be an electrician is ‘amazing’
'With electrical, I'm always thinking, I'm always on my feet, always moving,’ says Okanagan College student Alanah Coss.
When Trudeau goes to Tofino, capq̕ʷicyaʔ goes to her meme garden
capq̕ʷicyaʔ, also known as Alexa Manuel, says she uses humour to deal with hard times — as syilx People have been doing since time immemorial.
Secwépemc hereditary family builds ceremony house for healing
It will be a safe space for “winter dance, ceremonies, and sweat lodges, a place for people to land in,” says Secwépemc Matriarch Miranda Dick.
Food for the frontlines — honouring Indigenous ingenuity during a colonial holiday
‘Genocide is the elephant in the room,’ this Thanksgiving, says Secwépemc Matriarch Miranda Dick.
‘Taking Back the Dinner’ is about reclaiming our history, says Indigenous scientist
Now is a good time to reflect on the food you’re giving thanks for, says Jessica Hernandez.
‘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.’