News Items tag as: Okanagan Indian Band 2020

‘They are jeopardizing our lives’: Okanagan chief calls for change after clashes with conservation officers
December 24, 2020 - 2:30 PM

An Okanagan chief says it’s time for B.C. conservation officers to stop harassing his people, as a member of the community deals with the aftermath of allegedly being arrested while exercising his Indigenous hunting rights.
Syilx hip-hop artist sharpening skills during global pandemic
December 16, 2020 - 5:30 AM

Tight deep bass fills the room as Mike Marchand, a member of the Okanagan Indian Band, gets his set ready for recording.
Okanagan Indian Band expands primary care clinic to include doctors
December 02, 2020 - 7:00 PM

Okanagan Indian Band opened its doors last week to a new primary care clinic located on reserve at the OKIB Health Centre.
Syilx woman has made more than 3,000 masks to keep her community safe
November 27, 2020 - 5:30 AM

Back in March, Joan Alexis was signed up to attend an entrepreneurial business course. As COVID numbers began to rise, the evening before her first class was set to start, the course was cancelled.
Okanagan Indian Band announces $900K cultural gathering space
April 17, 2020 - 12:45 PM

The Okanagan Indian Band has received the green light to move forward with a new $900,000 Cultural Arbor.
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‘They are jeopardizing our lives’: Okanagan chief calls for change after clashes with conservation officers