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The meaning behind the steel sphere art installation on a trail near Kamloops
One of the artists behind a large steel sphere recently installed at Chase Creek Falls…
No jail for violent attack; judge cites Indigenous Vernon man’s past
An Indigenous Vernon man with more than two dozen prior convictions won't do jail time…
iN VIDEO: Lillooet man breaks intergenerational trauma cycle, gives back to community
Six years ago, Rocker Brady almost died after overdosing under the Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops…
Kelowna farmer wants to grow dandelions and other plants
Dandelions may be the bane of those who don't want to see them in the…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman located
UPDATE: 3:40 p.m. Dec. 19, 2023 Kelowna RCMP say a missing 34-year-old woman reported missing…
Only half of British Columbians in favour of Indigenous economic reconciliation: poll
While only half of British Columbians are in favour of economic reconciliation with Indigenous peoples,…
How a new Shuswap program opens doors for Indigenous youth to become ski guides
A new program is creating opportunities for Indigenous youth to enter the backcountry ski guiding…
Adams Lake First Nation goes ahead with own reconciliation crosswalk after Village of Chase refusal
The chief of Adams Lake Indian Band said it is both upsetting and unacceptable the…
First Nation calls for review of Copper Mountain mine extension
An open pit mine near Princeton is looking to extend its life by 12 years.…
Trespassers with shovels tried to dig up unmarked Tk’emlups graves: report
Trespassers didn't believe Tk'emlups te Secwepemc when it announced in May 2021 that more than 200…
Radar work at Tk’emlups continues at Catholic cemetery
Radar specialists are surveying for graves on Tk'emlups land this week, but this time on…
Tk’emlups healing centre to be built on former Harper Ranch property
A Tk'emlups healing centre is expected to be built along the South Thompson River. The…
Tk’emlups competing against Calgary for North American Indigenous games
Tk'emlups and Kamloops are competing against Calgary as the next host for the North American…
Distinguished Indigenous leader from Kamloops receiving notable honorary degree
A prominent leader from the Secwépemc First Nation is receiving an honorary degree next month after…
Feds follow through with Tk’emlups healing centre promise
The federal government is committing $12.5 million for Tk'emlups te Secwepemc to help Indian Residential…
Land swap between feds and First Nation may leave some property owners without access
The federal government is giving more land to the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band, but…
Kamloops salon wins national award, brings awareness to important issue
A Kamloops hair salon now holds a trophy and full page spread in a national…
Racist graffiti spray-painted on Penticton Indian Band signage
Signage near Penticton Indian Band was found vandalized with racist graffiti this week. The Green…
Indigenous South Okanagan winery celebrates 20-year anniversary
Nk’Mip Cellars is the first Indigenous-owned winery in North America and is known for expressing…
Tk’emlups launches bid for 2027 North American Indigenous games
Tk'emlups te Secwepemc is aiming to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games. The games…
Kekuli Café opens fourth location in Thompson Okanagan
Hungry students at Okanagan College now have access to fresh, homemade bannock and other Indigenous…
iN VIDEO: Kamloopa powwow organizers apologize for restrictive rules
Kamloopa Powwow organizers apologized after restrictive rules for entry generated backlash online on Wednesday. The…
What seven eagle feathers on new Kamloops crosswalk represent
A symbolic crosswalk with Indigenous artwork was installed in Kamloops’s downtown core last month. It…
Charity run for residential school survivors back for a second year at Tk’emlups
Brock Fraser was shocked by the success of his charity run last year dedicated to…