News Items tag as: Kelsie Kilawna

iN PHOTOS: syilx elder Freddy Louis remembers life in the ring, on the ice and on the diamond
March 09, 2022 - 7:00 PM

On an overcast day, syilx Elder Freddy Louis sits on the sofa in his living room and recounts stories from his days as a boxer, a hockey player and a baseball player.
OKIB welcomes some members home after wildfires swept through community
February 16, 2022 - 9:00 PM

Trigger Warning: This article contains content about loss from wildfires that may be triggering. Kelsie Kilawna is a syilx reporter who’s covering wildfires that have spread through her community and homelands. Kelsie is committed to syilx storytelling protocol and trauma-informed reporting.
Meet the sqilxw women who are decolonizing the workplace
January 14, 2022 - 9:00 PM
City of Kelowna has ‘no sense of urgency’ to deal with racism say Black artists
December 02, 2021 - 6:00 PM

One morning in 2019, Trophy and Lady Dia say they woke up to find their car had been vandalized — the back window smashed and an anti-Black racial slur written on the car.
Okanagan Chief questions sincerity of possible visit from Pope
November 05, 2021 - 7:00 PM
iN VIDEO: Trudeau called out for ‘words and broken promises’ by Secwépemc mom
October 22, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Editor's note: This article contains content about residential “schools” that may be triggering. Kelsie Kilawna is a syilx reporter who’s committed to syilx storytelling protocol and trauma-informed, ethical reporting — which involves taking time and care, self-location, transparency and safety care plans for those who come forward with stories to share.
When Trudeau goes to Tofino, this syilx woman goes to her meme garden
October 20, 2021 - 7:00 PM

When the world’s feeling heavy and she needs a laugh, syilx literature student capq'wicya — also known as Alexa Manuel — adds another meme to the meme garden she started on Instagram in 2017.
Secwepemc hereditary family builds ceremony house for healing near Chase
October 14, 2021 - 7:00 PM

After celebrating ‘No thanks, no giving’ together over the weekend, Miranda Dick and her family broke ground on a new ceremony house for Indigenous Peoples.
‘When you laugh, all your sadness goes away’ comedy in Vernon tonight
September 30, 2021 - 11:26 AM

Editor's note: This article contains content about residential “schools” that may be triggering. Kelsie Kilawna is a syilx reporter who’s committed to syilx storytelling protocol and trauma-informed reporting.
Okanagan Indian Band set to unveil Canoe Bay sign, sharing syilx knowledge
September 29, 2021 - 5:30 PM

A new sign with information about the cultural significance of Canoe Bay in the City of Vernon in syilx territory will be unveiled on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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