Indigenous high school students learn about science in free online summer program
Deadline to apply to UBC’s Virtual Indigenous Science Experience program is June 10
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Non-Indigenous people — here’s what you can do, right now
7 ways to support Indigenous people grieving in wake of news about 215 children.
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.
‘It’s very close to home’: Okanagan men run 52 km to raise funds for mental health
It's important for people to see Indigenous people ‘doing great things,’ says Cody Teichroeb.
Bringing the Salmon Home: Week-long festival celebrates Indigenous knowledge, restoration
‘It's going to be such a celebration to see that first salmon come back.’
Learning Syilx teachings through EPIC program at Southern Okanagan Secondary School
‘When it's done, it's like the sound of your mother's heartbeat,’ says student after completing a drum.
Chief Clarence Louie of Osoyoos Indian Band to receive honorary degree from UBC
‘Everyone should be learning and earning,’ says Louie.
Chinook returned to their historical habitat for the first time in 70 years
The Okanagan Nation Alliance conducted a ceremonial Chinook release at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls) on April 20.
Disbarred lawyer Seanna McKinley is managing Indigenous youth housing in Kamloops
‘I think Seanna just needs to step down,’ says former youth in care.
Non-Indigenous people — here’s what you can do, right now
7 ways to support Indigenous people grieving in wake of news about 215 children.
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.
‘It’s very close to home’: Okanagan men run 52 km to raise funds for mental health
It's important for people to see Indigenous people ‘doing great things,’ says Cody Teichroeb.
Bringing the Salmon Home: Week-long festival celebrates Indigenous knowledge, restoration
‘It's going to be such a celebration to see that first salmon come back.’
Learning Syilx teachings through EPIC program at Southern Okanagan Secondary School
‘When it's done, it's like the sound of your mother's heartbeat,’ says student after completing a drum.
Chief Clarence Louie of Osoyoos Indian Band to receive honorary degree from UBC
‘Everyone should be learning and earning,’ says Louie.
Chinook returned to their historical habitat for the first time in 70 years
The Okanagan Nation Alliance conducted a ceremonial Chinook release at sx̌ʷəx̌ʷnitkʷ (Okanagan Falls) on April 20.
Disbarred lawyer Seanna McKinley is managing Indigenous youth housing in Kamloops
‘I think Seanna just needs to step down,’ says former youth in care.