MLA shows support for Moose Hide
“It’s heartbreaking,” said Doug Clovechok, a father and MLA of Columbia River-Revelstoke, whenever he hears the news about murdered Indigenous men, women, and children every day.
Category: Indigenous
M’etis hosts ‘Fun Night’
At night when we feel lonesome, we hope to go somewhere for emotional support. To that end, the Columbia Valley Métis Association (CVMA) hosted a successful community gathering for people who need help with resources and support.
Indigenous learning experience a big hit
People say that knowledge is power, but it can also tell you the truth — and that’s what Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) offers: the truth about Indigenous reconciliation.
Dress honours missing, murdered Indigenous women
“It’s sadness,” said Monica Fisher, the president of the Columbia Valley Metís Association, whenever she hears news about the murdered Indigenous women in different communities.
Educational leaders gather at Nipika Mountain Resort
People say that climbing mountains is not only about getting to the top but also about seeing the whole world — that’s what educational leaders did at Nipika Mountain Resort recently to support their schools and communities.
Elders recall special renaming ceremony for Sun Creek
When dawn broke on September 28, 2022, it heralded an important day in history for the Shuswap Band as Sun Creek was not only renamed to Sqlewúlécw (Sklaow-Ooloo) but was restored and revitalized too.
Shuswap Band takes back what was lost
To take back what has been gone for 82 years, the Shuswap Band has honoured their culture by celebrating “Salmon Festival” every second Saturday of September.
Sheila Fontaine is Shuswap Band’s new language planner
Language revitalization “is a deep blessing” By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism...
Learn how to safely install child car seats
Akisqnuk Health Centre to host child car seat clinic By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative...
Swan Song-The Trumpeter
Wild Files: It’s Our Nature By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Since...
Elders portrait project celebrates community
Legacy Portraits on display at Pynelogs Community Centre until March 31 By Chadd Cawson Local...
Breathtaking butterflies
Wild Files: It’s Our Nature By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On March...
The Nature Trust of BC finalized purchase of Columbia Lake North Wetlands area
Purchases were also finalized for wetland areas on both Saturna Island, and Meteor Lake By Chadd...
Shuswap Band and District of Invermere partnership has new name
Partnership is now called Shuswap Kenpesq’t Invermere Partnership (SKIP) By Chadd...
SISCENEM will be the first land returned to a First Nation
By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An untouched piece of Indigenous land called...
The Circus comes to Akisqnuk
Circus camp with Jerrod Bondy from March 20 to 24 By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative...
Faye O’Neil talks about Truth and Reconciliation
By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter “I always question what my journey to...
Inspirational Indigenous women
March is Women’s History Month By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Women’s...
Deadline for First Nations Drinking Water Settlement claim extended
By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter First Nations and Indigenous individuals can...
Spring Ktunaxa language course added due to popular demand
By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New 12-week session began on March 1 ...
