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Kamloops photographer offers free grad photo sessions for Indigenous graduates
June 10, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A Kamloops photographer is offering free graduation photo sessions to Indigenous grade 12 graduates this year.
Kamloops to Chase walking relay to honour residential school survivors and children who didn't make it home
June 08, 2021 - 11:20 AM

Adams Lake Indian Band is organizing a three-day walk to honour both residential school survivors and the children who did not make it home.
Falkland Stampede postponed for another year
June 08, 2021 - 10:58 AM

One of Canada’s oldest rodeos has been postponed for another year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
iN PHOTOS: 1st trailhead unveiled in Secwepemc Landmark project
June 08, 2021 - 6:00 AM

A landmark day finally arrived last week for the Shuswap Trail Alliance, Shuswap Middle School and Secwepemc communities involved in bringing the Secwepemc Landmarks project.
Kelowna's biggest outdoor market returns as health restrictions ease
June 07, 2021 - 12:15 PM

After a long and uncertain year off, the first of four outdoor summer markets by Craft Culture Events will be held at Prospera Place this weekend.
Kelowna cartoonist depicts community raising flag for Kelowna Secondary School
June 05, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A former Kelowna Secondary School teacher and cartoonist has created a drawing to support the high school community as it grapples with the deaths of three students.
iN VIDEO: Vernon Winter Carnival unveils theme for 2022
June 05, 2021 - 12:45 PM

Vernon Winter Carnival organizers unveiled the theme of 2022’s carnival in a quirky video and it may come as a surprise to some residents.
Governance, business success relies on connectivity in Indigenous communities: Chief Clarence Louie
June 04, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Clarence Louie has seen his share of changes since first becoming chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia in 1985.
Penticton Ironman postpones 2021 race until September
June 04, 2021 - 1:30 PM

The Penticton Ironman still expects to hold the event this year, but will postpone the event until September.
Annual Spirit of Syilx Unity Run run honours residential school survivors
June 04, 2021 - 11:22 AM

An annual event held by the Okanagan Nation Alliance has even more weight this year, as Indigenous communities across Canada grieve for the 215 children in unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Residential School.
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