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Penticton career fair connects Indigenous students with professional mentors
November 22, 2023 - 4:52 PM

During a career fair in Penticton last week, Indigenous secondary school students heard from 26 mentors working in different industries — giving the youth an opportunity to learn about various professional pathways.
New treatment facility at Penticton Indian Band weaves culture with healing
November 09, 2023 - 3:30 PM

In the nsyilxc?n language, snx?astwilxtn means “a place to heal.”
After receiving honorary degree, Okanagan nation leader reflects on decades of service
July 24, 2023 - 4:30 PM

From an early age, suiki?st (Pauline Terbasket) knew there was something more for her in her community.
Penticton band reveals new winter home to community
June 26, 2023 - 9:17 AM

Penticton Indian Band (PIB) celebrated the grand opening of a new q?c?i? (winter home) at the Outma Sqilx’W Cultural School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.
iN PHOTOS: syilx artist rediscovers the joy of drawing after stopping for 40 years
March 10, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Hector Alec, a syilx artist, recently rediscovered his passion for art after putting his pen down for nearly 40 years.
syilx artist David Wilson Sookinakin has paintings featured in new Vernon exhibition
January 31, 2022 - 9:00 PM

syilx artist, David Wilson Sookinakin, is bringing traditional art to the foreground and is on display for the first time, alongside eight other artists, at the Vernon Public Art Gallery for the Ramble On exhibition.
Cree author’s poetry book meant to empower Indigenous kids
January 16, 2022 - 1:05 PM

Shayla Raine was sitting at her desk, looking out the window at an eagle’s nest and a view of the mountains, when she came up with the idea for a new poetry book for Indigenous children.
Systemic racism in policing across B.C. demands reform: Human Rights commissioner
December 01, 2021 - 8:00 PM

TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains information about violence by police against Indigenous Peoples and systemic racism in policing. Take care of your spirit and read with care.
Drag bingo fundraisers in South Okanagan raise money for residential ‘school’ survivors
November 03, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
October 29, 2021 - 8:00 PM

sw?wikist (Corporal Justin George) has been chosen to form part of the vigil for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa, alongside five other “outstanding Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.”
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Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
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New short-term rental bylaw means some in Kamloops may not be available
New licensing rules are putting pressure on Kamloops homeowners hosting short-term rentals, and some may not be allowed any longer. A new bylaw will require hosts get business licenses, bringing Kamloops in line with similar restrictions ac

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