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Survivor’s guilt in the wake of White Rock Lake wildfire near Vernon
Driving down Westside Road on syilx territory, just outside of Vernon, Jayna Pooley says she…
Shuswap Indigenous storyteller gives environmental warning for B.C. Culture Days
A Shuswap storyteller will be sharing the teachings of his people as well as an…
Indigenous Writers’ Circle supports next wave of emerging Indigenous writers
Audible, an online audio book and podcast service, has kicked off a new mentorship program…
Okanagan Chief asks public to be mindful as community recovers from wildfire
As the Okanagan Indian Band recovers from the White Rock Lake wildfire, Chief Byron Louis…
West Kelowna Indigenous fashion designer pleads for others to get vaccinated
An established Indigenous fashion designer in West Kelowna is speaking out about vaccines after a…
iN PHOTOS: Swapping hockey sticks for hoses — a B.C. wildfire history lesson
When Dan Wilson, a councillor for the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, was evacuated his…
B.C. Indigenous youth launch podcast tackling COVID-19 myths
A new podcast by three Indigenous students tackles COVID-19 myths, explores current events and shares…
Indigenous taco truck owner provides Westside Road community with wildfire updates in lieu of food while evacuated
An Indigenous taco stand owner who was evacuated due to the wildfire decided to continue…
B.C. wildfires a ‘wake-up call’ to return to Indigenous-led fire management
Traditional burns offer a way to protect the land, sustain Indigenous cultural practices and unite…
B.C. Indigenous communities managed sea otter populations for millennia, study finds
A new study has found that coastal Indigenous communities have managed their relationship with shellfish…
Prescribed burns aren’t just for fire protection, Penticton Indian Band councillor says
As B.C. ponders a future that appears to include more wildfires, it wasn't always like…
How the White Rock Lake wildfire impacted a syilx family’s ceremonies
Over the summer, unprecedented wildfires have been sweeping through lands that have held the prayers,…
Communication crucial in B.C. wildfire response: OKIB Chief Louis
Those directly in the path of the unprecedented wildfires that continue to spread across the…
Okanagan Indian Band chief inspired by community’s ‘strength and resilience’ in face of wildfire
The White Rock Lake wildfire has burned through berry patches, hunting grounds and ceremonial sites,…
Investing in Indigenous-led conservation key in Canada’s climate crisis fight
Like most people heeding the red alert issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…
A birthday party to remember for youth transitioning out of B.C.’s child-welfare system
It’s not a typical birthday party, but there is nothing typical about “aging out” of…
Indigenous woman from Saskatchewan has been walking to Kamloops for over a month
An Indigenous woman has been walking to the Kamloops Residential School grounds from her home…
Reality show ‘Jade Fever’ pulls plug amidst mining controversy with B.C. First Nation
After seven seasons, the popular Discovery Canada reality TV series, Jade Fever, aired its last…
First Nation’s court victory sets precedent for equitable compensation
More than 90 years after the Lac Seul First Nation’s reserve land was flooded to…
Secwépemc Nation declares state of emergency due to wildfires
The Secwépemc Nation has declared a state of emergency due to the wildfires impacting its…
Survivors of Kamloops Indian Residential School share their stories
Mona Jules recalls the Kamloops Indian Residential School sounding like a beehive when she arrived…
Kamloopa Powwow cancelled for 2nd consecutive year
For the second year in a row organizers have called off the Kamloopa Powwow. The…
How the word Okanagan came to be
nsyilxcen language speaker Marlene Squakin, who also goes by yaxma (cedar basket), says according to…
Osoyoos Indian Band wants to build multi-rink arena
The Osoyoos Indian Band has joined forces with the towns Osoyoos and Oliver to apply…