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In wake of Greyhound’s departure, incentives could fill B.C. rural transport gaps
Advocates behind a campaign for provincewide public transit say it would increase safety and access…
‘A Matter of Trust’: The grim reality behind Indigenous vaccine fears
Devin Sampare is clear that he’s not an anti-vaxxer. “My children got all the same…
The resistance to TMX pipeline expansion will be quilted
Miranda Dick, a Secwepemc Matriarch, is creating an eight-foot long quilt, infusing her prayers for…
Vernon winter carnival Wild West theme seen as ‘deeply disturbing’ and ‘offensive’ by some
Indigenous Peoples and allies in the North Okanagan have been speaking out against the name…
Meet the Indigenous UBC scientist charting the future of fisheries — one salmon at a time
Like most salmon scientists, Andrea Reid spends months each year searching for the iconic fish…
B.C. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip undergoing kidney transplant
President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, is undergoing kidney…
Drones to deliver medical supplies to northern B.C. First Nation
Drones will take to the sky delivering medical supplies to the Stellat’en First Nation after…
Kelowna man walking across Canada carrying cross for veterans, Indigenous communities
A Kelowna man has walked thousands of kilometres carrying a nine-foot cross across along the…
New Syilx children’s book series ‘Follow the Water’ set to launch
A new children’s book series by a Syilx and Nlaka’pamux author will teach kids about…
Eyewear collection with Indigenous flair named after B.C.’s top health officials
A philanthropic eyewear brand that incorporates Indigenous art into its designs has just launched a…
Youth allegedly cheated by former Kelowna social worker wants restorative justice process
An Indigenous youth who was in care of Robert Riley Saunders when he was working…
Indigenous identity fraud law is ‘a dividing line in the sand,’ says Haida filmmaker
Haida filmmaker Tamara Bell launched a campaign this week to convince the federal government to…
‘They are jeopardizing our lives’: Okanagan chief calls for change after clashes with conservation officers
An Okanagan chief says it’s time for B.C. conservation officers to stop harassing his people,…
Syilx hip-hop artist sharpening skills during global pandemic
Tight deep bass fills the room as Mike Marchand, a member of the Okanagan Indian…
This unique holiday gift guide supports Indigenous businesses across B.C.
With the holiday season in full swing, Indigenous Tourism BC is encouraging people to think…
The fight to stop systemic racism in science at UBC Okanagan
Ian Foulds holds a unique position at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Foulds…
Fight for undeveloped lakeshore property in South Okanagan far from over
Sickle Point is likely to be sold to a private buyer this week, but for…
Okanagan Indian Band expands primary care clinic to include doctors
Okanagan Indian Band opened its doors last week to a new primary care clinic located…
Indigenous construction students complete energy efficient shed at Westbank First Nation
It’s a challenging time for many as people continue to grapple with this global pandemic.…
Syilx woman has made more than 3,000 masks to keep her community safe
Back in March, Joan Alexis was signed up to attend an entrepreneurial business course. As…
B.C. First Nations reawaken an ancestral practice: agriculture
As a kid, Delbert Good remembers that he would come home from a day of…
How her name came to be: A Syilx naming ceremony
As soon as Sara Alexis and Brian Muselle found out they were expecting they “both…
Kamloops Indigenous birth worker advocates for more access to traditional birth support
Sage Thomas recalls the first birth she witnessed as a doula in training, using the…
Former WFN chief’s latest book, a memoir, has already sold out of hard copies
Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson’s latest book, a memoir of his own life, is flying off…