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Explore the best paddling in Canada right here in British Columbia, thanks to PaddleBC.ca
CASTLEGAR, British Columbia, April 12, 2023 — From sea kayaking the Howe Sound to canoeing the Bowron Lakes to heli-rafting down the rapids of Golden’s Kicking Horse River, British Columbia is revered as a world-renowned paddling destination, offering an unparalleled variety of experiences that appeal to every kind of paddler, from novice to expert. Now, […]
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Free Indigenous seminar on fire burning happening at Vernon museum – Vernon Morning Star
Apr. 10, 2023 The panel, featuring Indigenous fire experts, will take place on Earth Day An opportunity to learn about traditional Indigenous fire management is coming to The Museum and Archives of Vernon on Saturday, April 22. Forests and Wildfire in a Changing Climate: Rekindling Indigenous Stewardship, is the name of the free public panel […]
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City update on temporary residential school memorial
The City of Vancouver remains committed to bringing the temporary residential school memorial on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery to an imminent close in a culturally respectful way. The City first notified the artist and volunteers keeping vigil on site, of the decision for the memorial to come a conclusion on November 30, […]
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Indigenous elders invited to Pioneers Reception – Penticton Herald
March 31, 2023 A long-running event that celebrates Penticton’s builders is relaunching with special emphasis on those whose ancestors have lived here since time immemorial. The new organizer of the Penticton Rotary Pioneers Reception, which returns on April 23, has extended an invitation specifically to the Penticton Indian band and its elders. “I didn’t do […]
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B.C. parents win battle to put son’s Indigenous name on his birth certificate – CTV News
March 29, 2023 After 13 months of fighting, the parents of λugʷaləs K’ala’ask Shaw have received a birth certificate that accurately represents the spelling of his name. It’s a victory for Crystal Smith and her partner Raymond Shaw, who have been challenging the province’s Vital Statistics branch to honour the Kwak̓wala characters in their son’s […]
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New toolkit shows, not tells, the history of Indigenous rights – rabble
March 29, 2023 A new Indigenous rights toolkit is being called eye-opening, shocking, hilarious, and affirming by some of its more than 3,000 participants. The ‘Home on Native Land’ learning series launched in January, offering ten entertaining 30-minute modules to help learners deepen their understanding of Indigenous rights in Canada. The modules include cartons, lessons […]
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Moose FM’s new radio show focuses on Dane-zaa traditions and history – Energeticcity.ca
March 22, 2023 Trail Ahead is Moose FM’s new radio show that allows residents in Fort St. John to learn Dane-zaa traditions and heritage with resident Trail Acko. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Trail Ahead is Moose FM’s new radio show that allows residents in Fort St. John to learn Dane-zaa traditions and history with […]
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Faye O’Neil talks about Truth and Reconciliation – Columbia Valley Pioneer
Mar 16, 2023 “I always question what my journey to reconciliation is,” said Faye O’Neil, an Indigenous coordinator with Southeast Kootenay School District 5 in Cranbrook. “What I do know is that the truth must come first, the truth of the past for us to move forward.” O’Neil, born on the homelands of ?ama?kis Ktunaxa […]
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Call to Action: Join the Proclamation of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day on March 20
Call to Action: Join the Proclamation of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day on March 20 The Two-Spirit Program at CBRC are calling upon our relations, government officials, policy makers, and hereditary leaders across Turtle Island in the proclamation and celebration of Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day – taking place […]
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Spring Ktunaxa language course added due to popular demand – Columbia Valley Pioneer
Mar 9, 2023 New 12-week session began on March 1 Indigenous languages such as Ktunaxa were some of the parts of Indigenous Peoples’ culture stripped away during the time of residential schools. Due to the popularity of the winter Ktunaxa language course, in partnership with Columbia Basin Environmental Educational Network (CBEEN), with Ktunaxa facilitators, Elder […]
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