The Discourse
Disbarred lawyer Seanna McKinley is managing Indigenous youth housing in Kamloops
An Indigenous youth who spent years in government care is sounding an alarm about Seanna…
The resistance to TMX pipeline expansion will be quilted
Miranda Dick, a Secwepemc Matriarch, is creating an eight-foot long quilt, infusing her prayers for…
Vernon winter carnival Wild West theme seen as ‘deeply disturbing’ and ‘offensive’ by some
Indigenous Peoples and allies in the North Okanagan have been speaking out against the name…
New Syilx children’s book series ‘Follow the Water’ set to launch
A new children’s book series by a Syilx and Nlaka’pamux author will teach kids about…
Youth allegedly cheated by former Kelowna social worker wants restorative justice process
An Indigenous youth who was in care of Robert Riley Saunders when he was working…
‘They are jeopardizing our lives’: Okanagan chief calls for change after clashes with conservation officers
An Okanagan chief says it’s time for B.C. conservation officers to stop harassing his people,…
Disgraced former Kelowna social worker granted bail
Robert Riley Saunders was granted bail by B.C. Provincial Court judge Monica McParland in Kelowna…
Syilx hip-hop artist sharpening skills during global pandemic
Tight deep bass fills the room as Mike Marchand, a member of the Okanagan Indian…
The fight to stop systemic racism in science at UBC Okanagan
Ian Foulds holds a unique position at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. Foulds…
Okanagan Indian Band expands primary care clinic to include doctors
Okanagan Indian Band opened its doors last week to a new primary care clinic located…
Indigenous construction students complete energy efficient shed at Westbank First Nation
It’s a challenging time for many as people continue to grapple with this global pandemic.…
Syilx woman has made more than 3,000 masks to keep her community safe
Back in March, Joan Alexis was signed up to attend an entrepreneurial business course. As…
How her name came to be: A Syilx naming ceremony
As soon as Sara Alexis and Brian Muselle found out they were expecting they “both…
Kamloops Indigenous birth worker advocates for more access to traditional birth support
Sage Thomas recalls the first birth she witnessed as a doula in training, using the…
Kamloops artist finds healing through music
Cree artist, K.A.S.P. (Keeping Alive Stories for the People), also known as Paul Sawan, is…