News Items tag as: Truth and Reconciliation

How to get involved in Truth and Reconciliation Day in Okanagan, Kamloops
September 26, 2024 - 6:00 PM

First Nations and communities throughout Kamloops, and the Okanagan are celebrating Truth and Reconciliation Day, Sept. 30, with festivities for everyone.
Sacred covenant signed between First Nations, Catholic Church in Kamloops
April 01, 2024 - 4:40 PM

A historic ceremony between the Tk?emlúps te Secwépemc and the Roman Catholic Church took place on the weekend, marking a significant step toward healing and reconciliation.
BC to observe first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday
September 29, 2023 - 7:00 AM

It has been many months since the provincial government marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a statutory holiday, and that day is finally arriving.
Indigenous language learning an act of decolonization: WFN councillor
September 30, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A Westbank First Nation councillor says learning nsyilxcen, the traditional language of the syilx people, is a crucial step toward decolonization.
Osoyoos Indian Band Chief sees National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as 'baby step' in right direction
September 30, 2021 - 3:33 PM

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Penticton Indian Band not recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30, 2021 - 12:55 PM

Penticton Indian Band chief and council will not be recognizing today as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Apologies from Catholic church 'deja vu' for Tk'emlups chief
September 30, 2021 - 11:41 AM

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Tk'emlups leadership is looking to religious groups and the federal government to take more action before repeating apologies.
Not all Kamloops, Okanagan workers treated equally on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 - 7:30 AM

The first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday gives many government and institutional workers a paid day off to reflect on the tragic impact residential schools had on First Nations in Canada.
Kamloops school staff threat to cut Indigenous student's braid is more serious than it sounds
September 30, 2021 - 7:00 AM

A grade 10 Indigenous student at South Kamloops Secondary is waiting for an apology from a staff member who threatened to cut his braided hair.
iN VIDEO: Orange shirts for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation came from Williams Lake
September 30, 2021 - 6:00 AM

As Canadians prepare to observe the country’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation they may be wondering why Sept. 30 was chosen and why they’re being encouraged to wear orange shirts.
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News Items tag as: Truth and Reconciliation

How to get involved in Truth and Reconciliation Day in Okanagan, Kamloops

Sacred covenant signed between First Nations, Catholic Church in Kamloops

BC to observe first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday

Indigenous language learning an act of decolonization: WFN councillor

Osoyoos Indian Band Chief sees National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as 'baby step' in right direction

Penticton Indian Band not recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day

Apologies from Catholic church 'deja vu' for Tk'emlups chief

Not all Kamloops, Okanagan workers treated equally on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Kamloops school staff threat to cut Indigenous student's braid is more serious than it sounds

iN VIDEO: Orange shirts for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation came from Williams Lake

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