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Syilx people can earn a degree in the Nsyilxcən language with new UBC program
It’s the first Indigenous language degree in Canada, says academic lead Jeanette Armstrong
‘I don’t feel safe’: Syilx mother shaken after learning RCMP, social worker searched her home without her knowledge
Lauren Marchand wasn’t told about the search until weeks later.
Westbank First Nation Elders honoured to be recognized by the Okanagan College
Wilfred “Grouse” and Pamela Barnes are recipients of the Okanagan College 2020 Honorary fellows award.
Robert Riley Saunders to be tried by B.C. Supreme Court justice
The former MCFD worker faces 13 charges including fraud, theft & forgery.
The resistance will be quilted
Miranda Dick, a Secwepemc Matriarch, and supporters resist the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion through whatever creative means necessary
10K prize available for Indigenous artist to create Kelowna-based mural
Submissions opened Feb. 1 and the winner will be announced toward the end of March.
Raising awareness of Indigenous water rights in B.C.
Water rights workshop at UBC’s Okanagan campus brings together stakeholders to improve understanding of Aboriginal rights and title.
‘My life’s purpose’: Strengthening relationships through land-based teachings
Kelly Terbasket talks about growing up on the land and her ongoing life’s purpose with IndigenEYEZ.
‘Water is life’ teaches new Syilx children’s book series
Syilx and Nlaka'pamux author to launch 'Follow the Water' book series on Feb. 5
Syilx people can earn a degree in the Nsyilxcən language with new UBC program
It’s the first Indigenous language degree in Canada, says academic lead Jeanette Armstrong
‘I don’t feel safe’: Syilx mother shaken after learning RCMP, social worker searched her home without her knowledge
Lauren Marchand wasn’t told about the search until weeks later.
Westbank First Nation Elders honoured to be recognized by the Okanagan College
Wilfred “Grouse” and Pamela Barnes are recipients of the Okanagan College 2020 Honorary fellows award.
Robert Riley Saunders to be tried by B.C. Supreme Court justice
The former MCFD worker faces 13 charges including fraud, theft & forgery.
The resistance will be quilted
Miranda Dick, a Secwepemc Matriarch, and supporters resist the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion through whatever creative means necessary
10K prize available for Indigenous artist to create Kelowna-based mural
Submissions opened Feb. 1 and the winner will be announced toward the end of March.
Raising awareness of Indigenous water rights in B.C.
Water rights workshop at UBC’s Okanagan campus brings together stakeholders to improve understanding of Aboriginal rights and title.
‘My life’s purpose’: Strengthening relationships through land-based teachings
Kelly Terbasket talks about growing up on the land and her ongoing life’s purpose with IndigenEYEZ.
‘Water is life’ teaches new Syilx children’s book series
Syilx and Nlaka'pamux author to launch 'Follow the Water' book series on Feb. 5