language

Talking to Gen Z: Do you know the lingo?
Ever heard of phrases like bussin, mid or flex? These popular phrases are common among…

B.C. man convicted of sexually assaulting Kamloops woman on Tinder date loses appeal
A B.C. man has lost his appeal to have a retrial conducted in French after…

Indigenous language learning an act of decolonization: WFN councillor
A Westbank First Nation councillor says learning nsyilxcen, the traditional language of the syilx people,…

Westbank First Nation launches online program to help revitalize syilx language
Westbank First Nation is launching an online language tutorial on the first National Day for…

Tell a funny travel story, learn how to speak Spanish in Vernon
A group of Vernon Spanish speakers are offering free language classes that will benefit travellers.…

Free streaming and other hidden gems at Thompson-Okanagan libraries
Okanagan Regional Library and Thompson-Nicola Regional Library cards offer more than just free books. People…

Kelowna Italian club changing with the times to remain strong
With an aging membership, Kelowna’s Italian club has pivoted in recent years to cater to…

Syilx language program graduates celebrate four year achievement
KELOWNA – For most people, learning a new language is a want-to-do. For many First…
Augmented reality app helping to revitalize endangered Secwepemctsin language
SPLATSIN – A young girl brushes the hair out of her face and raises an…

How decals are helping bridge a literacy gap in Vernon
VERNON – A literacy project in Vernon is proving words aren’t just for the pages…
Splatsin First Nation plots dramatic return of traditional stories
ENDERBY - After years of safekeeping in archives and in the minds of elders, stories of the Splatsin First Nation are being told the way they should be; with music, actors, costumes and an audience. Tuwitames, a community play presented by Runaway Moon Theatre and the Splatsin Language Program, runs August 6-10 at the Splatsin...