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Vandalism to old Kamloops Catholic church ‘deeply disturbing’: Tk’emlups Chief
Graffiti on a century-old Catholic church was washed, but the remnants of spray paint can…
Tk’emlups chief calls for accountability from Prime Minister following discovery of mass burial site
The sacred fire ceremonies to honour those buried at the former Kamloops residential school have…
The lasting impact of surviving Kamloops residential school: Merritt’s ‘Word Warrior’
Dennis Saddleman, the Word Warrior, was transported back to his school days when he arrived…
Pair of shoes for each of the 215 children discovered buried at former Kamloops residential school
The days since the announcement of the discovery of the remains of 215 children buried…
West Kelowna winery showcases Syilx art for National Indigenous Month
Grizzli Winery is celebrating the heritage, cultures and achievements of the Okanagan’s Indigenous peoples with…
Kamloops residential school burial site confirms elders’ stories of abuse: Tk’emlups Chief
Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir held back tears at a virtual news conference this afternoon when she spoke…
‘Horrified and heartbroken’: Communities in mourning after children found buried at former Kamloops residential school
As the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation grapples with the discovery of the remains of…
Trans Mountain pipeline protesters gather at Kamloops court
A group of protesters gathered in front of the Kamloops courthouse to oppose the Trans…
iN VIDEO: Indigenous artists on the cultural importance of Pelmewash Parkway installations in Lake Country
With the recent installation of Indigenous art along Pelmewash Parkway, the District of Lake Country…
First Nations Leadership Council demands justice for Robert Riley Saunders victims
The First Nations Leadership Council is relieved to learn that former Kelowna former social worker…
UBC’s new Indigenized academic regalia represents partnership with host Nations
The University of British Columbia has released newly designed academic regalia designed by a B.C.…
New Kamloops market shines weekly spotlight on Indigenous artisans, farmers
A new farmers' and crafters' market in Kamloops is providing Indigenous artists and farmers an…
UBC appoints first-ever Indigenous chancellor
In a period of global racial tension, an Indigenous man will become the University of…
iN VIDEO: Peaceful crowd gathers for Kamloops anti-racism rally, despite official cancellation
Despite being cancelled by the original organizers, an anti-racism rally drew a large crowd in…
iN PHOTOS: Injured Snowbirds pilot honoured with drum circle outside Kamloops hospital
The Snowbirds pilot injured in the plane crash in Kamloops last week was honoured last…
Indigenous cultural centre to border on Okanagan Rail Trail in Lake Country
KELOWNA – Senior governments have kicked in most of the money to build a $4…
Creator of Kamloops fashion show highlights thriving Indigenous culture
KAMLOOPS — The creator behind Kamloops’ first Indigenous fashion show plans to showcase both traditional…
New Kamloops workshop will teach Indigenous youth how to make short films
KAMLOOPS – Indigenous youth are being asked to step up and take part in a…
The Summer Indigenous Art Intensive at UBC Okanagan this July
KELOWNA – The Summer Indigenous Art Intensive is coming to UBC Okanagan in July, hosted…
Syilx flag raised permanently at Kelowna’s Okanagan College
KELOWNA – The Syilx Okanagan Nation flag is now a permanent fixture at Okanagan College’s…
Saving the syilx language in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – Ongoing efforts to revive the indigenous syilx language will be boosted with special…
Dance and learn at Okanagan Indigenous Music Festival this summer
WEST KELOWNA – Summertime means getting outside for live music and big celebrations. This July,…
Kamloops university student’s photography captures emotion of missing, murdered women
KAMLOOPS — As a First Nations woman, Tara-Lynn Wilson considers herself lucky for never suffering…
Kamloops lawyer wins right to have indigenous representation on disciplinary hearing
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops lawyer accused of practicing in an area of law he was…