Racism
Kelowna monument honours hardships of Chinese-Canadians
KELOWNA – A monument unveiled today in Kelowna recognizes the contributions of Chinese-Canadians to B.C's…
Racist graffiti in Kamloops is nothing new
KAMLOOPS – Racially-charged graffiti has been found twice in Kamloops over the past two weeks…
‘It’s one individual’: Salmon Arm says anti-Muslim graffiti not representative of wider community
SALMON ARM – Police believe a case of racist graffiti in Salmon Arm is an…
Tk’emlúps close beach access on First Nation land due to feces, used needles and public safety
KAMLOOPS – Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc has erected ‘No Trespassing’ signs along band waterfront after misuse…
Survey sheds light on racism and discrimination in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Nearly half of those who responded to a recent multiculturalism survey said they…
Reviewing Racism: Kamloops institution talks about it
KAMLOOPS - Pinpointing the root of racism could take a lifetime of research. But preventing its perpetuation is what brought together professors, students and community members to do what many bristle at when it comes to the topic: They talked about it. Last week at Thompson Rivers University, the Indigenous Law Students’ Association hosted a discussion...
Student association puts spotlight on institutional racism
KAMLOOPS – In response to a recent law student conference discussion that left some attendees questioning speakers’ intentions, the Indigenous Law Students’ Association at Thompson Rivers University plans to hold a forum to discuss institutional racism. Law student and event moderator, Daniel Gallant, says the discussion will be a safe space for dialogue so students...