First Nations
Education project brings syilx teachings into Okanagan classrooms
When European settlement began in syilx homelands more than 150 years ago, the relationship between…
Pow Wow Between the Lakes returns to Penticton
The Okanagan Nation Alliance is hosting the return of Pow Wow Between the Lakes in…
iN PHOTOS: After a century of damage, Okanagan nation caretakers restoring Trout Creek
During the eighth annual syilx siw?k? (Water) Forum, attendees visited a local creek which is…
Wrongful dismissal suit launched against OKIB Group of Companies
The former CEO of the OKIB Group of Companies is suing the band for damages…
New harm-reduction program in Kelowna focused on cultural wellness
A new harm-reduction program in syilx homelands aims to create culturally-safe care for Indigenous people…
Spirit North helping Okanagan Indigenous youth reach full potential through sport
Tyren Boots is a transplanted member of the Ontario Mohawk Nation whose office is the…
Boutique adds Indigenous representation to Kelowna’s downtown
In the wake of immense grief, Lisa Luscombe decided life was too short not to…
Blueberry River First Nations beat B.C. in court and now everything’s changing
Apart from a little pocket of land on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains,…
Dozen B.C. First Nations funded to pursue clean energy projects
A dozen First Nations in B.C. are taking strides to reduce their dependence on dirty…
Tla’amin ballet star brings cultural stories to the Ballet Kelowna stage
A Tla’amin ballet performer who has taken on an artist residency in syilx homelands is…
Caretakers say it’s a crucial time to protect Okanagan Lake, ‘heart’ of syilx homelands
Located in the “heart” of syilx homelands, Okanagan Lake is a lifeline for the people,…
iN PHOTOS: Known for its healing ‘spots,’ syilx people are protecting this South Okanagan lake
cewel’na Leon Louis of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band unlocks the gate that keeps trespassers…
Stunning photos capture regalia, traditional dancing, and Thompson landscape
Indigenous culture and natural beauty were woven together at the peak of Battle Bluffs near…
It could still be decades to complete the Okanagan Rail Trail
If the experience of the Penticton Indian Band is any example, it could take many…
Penticton Indian Band still fighting to get expropriated airport lands back
The Penticton Indian Band has been fighting for more than 75 years against what a…