News Items tag as: Syilx

OKIB mother and daughter ensuring Indigenous food security with 'food forest'
November 30, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Mariel and Sienna Belanger, a Syilx mother and daughter duo from the Okanagan Indian Band, are in the midst of creating a "food forest", a resource that will secure organic, local Indigenous food for generations to come.
Syilx mother and daughter's documentary 'Horse Woman' about more than horses
November 23, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A North Okanagan mother and daughter are celebrating the release of their documentary about the need for resilience, familial and cultural ties, and a connection to the land.
Indigenous knowledge and values add sustainability to Okanagan forest industry
April 28, 2024 - 7:00 PM

While forestry throughout BC is often regarded as unsustainably managed, a Westbank First Nation logging company is showing how, through Indigenous knowledge and values, sustainability can be brought back to the industry.
Keeping the Nsyilxc?n' language alive in the Okanagan
November 06, 2023 - 3:30 PM

Okanagan students will demonstrate their proficiency in the Nsyilxc?n' language this week as part of a greater effort to keep Syilx language and culture alive.
Site of centuries-old First Nations battle in Summerland heading for a new type of fight
September 24, 2023 - 7:00 AM

In 1808, a vicious battle was waged between the Shuswap and Syilx (Okanagan) nations in a bowl below what later became the Summerland townsite.
Westbank First Nation launches online program to help revitalize syilx language
September 28, 2021 - 1:41 PM

Westbank First Nation is launching an online language tutorial on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
How the White Rock Lake wildfire impacted a syilx family's ceremonies
August 19, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Over the summer, unprecedented wildfires have been sweeping through lands that have held the prayers, energy and spirit of the syilx people for generations.
Penticton Museum’s new exhibit honours syilx language keepers
July 24, 2021 - 6:01 PM

The late Clara Jack is one of four people being honoured by the Penticton Museum & Archives and the En’owkin Centre for their significant contributions to keeping the nsyilxc?n (syilx) language alive.
syilx MMA fighter Rylie ‘Coyote’ Marchand says her Okanagan community keeps her going
July 23, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Rylie “Coyote” Marchand travelled alone to compete in her latest martial arts tournament in Houston, Texas, on June 12 while her coach, family and friends watched from home.
Syilx artist and community leader contributes to UBCO’s public art collection
June 24, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Syilx artist Sheldon Pierre Louis says the painting he created for UBC Okanagan’s Public Art Collection celebrates resistance and the strength of Syilx women.
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Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
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News Items tag as: Syilx

OKIB mother and daughter ensuring Indigenous food security with 'food forest'

Syilx mother and daughter's documentary 'Horse Woman' about more than horses

Indigenous knowledge and values add sustainability to Okanagan forest industry

Keeping the Nsyilxc?n' language alive in the Okanagan

Site of centuries-old First Nations battle in Summerland heading for a new type of fight

Westbank First Nation launches online program to help revitalize syilx language

How the White Rock Lake wildfire impacted a syilx family's ceremonies

Penticton Museum’s new exhibit honours syilx language keepers

syilx MMA fighter Rylie ‘Coyote’ Marchand says her Okanagan community keeps her going

Syilx artist and community leader contributes to UBCO’s public art collection

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