News Items tag as: Elisia Seeber

iN VIDEO: 'In their silence, they woke the world': Squamish Nation releases powerful video
June 24, 2021 - 5:30 AM

“In their silence, they woke the world” – these powerful seven words are spoken at the end of a short video released by the Skwx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) this week to remember the many lives lost and impacted by residential schools.
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively donate $250K to Canadian Indigenous mentorship program
March 03, 2021 - 2:00 PM

Vancouver’s favourite celebrity couple have made a very generous donation toward supporting the mentorship of Indigenous post-secondary students across Canada.
Eyewear collection with Indigenous flair named after B.C.’s top health officials
January 27, 2021 - 9:00 PM

A philanthropic eyewear brand that incorporates Indigenous art into its designs has just launched a new collection to “pay homage to British Columbia’s top health officers.”
This unique holiday gift guide supports Indigenous businesses across B.C.
December 10, 2020 - 5:30 AM

With the holiday season in full swing, Indigenous Tourism BC is encouraging people to think outside the box when it comes to buying gifts this year.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

iN VIDEO: 'In their silence, they woke the world': Squamish Nation releases powerful video