Category Archives: News
Westbank First Nation Hosts Archaeological RISC Training Course
WFN is hosting an Archaeological RISC Training Course May 14-18th, 2012.
There is room for 12 students. The cost of the course is covered, however students are responsible for covering their own lunches and must be prepared to work outside…
Jr All Native Provincials Okanagan Nation Team Update
The Syilx Girls Team lost their game against Snuneymuxw Tuesday March 20 by 1 point with scores of 53 – 52. They also played against Gitwicksihlkw and won the game with a score of 57 to 6. With another game against New Aiyansh and…
Okanagan Nation Represented at Jr All Native Provincials
The Okanagan Nation “Syilx” boys and girls basketball teams are off to Port Alberni British Columbia to compete in the Annual Provincial Jr basketball championships. This years tournament is hosted by the Homiss Wolves March 18 – 23, 2012.
The…
The 2nd Annual Indigeneity Panel
Wednesday March 21 ,2012
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
University Centre Ballroom (UNC 200) , University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus Kelowna, B.C.
11:30 am Reception with lunch and slideshow
12 noon Panel
Free and Open to everyone
Presentations by Grad…
Aboriginal Economic Development Joint Gathering
February 7-10, 2012
The Joint Gathering held in Vancouver, BC was designed for BC First Nations Chiefs, ommunity representatives and Government officials to engage and network on issues that are of common interest. The gathering was to build upon the work already…
OKANAGAN NATION COMMITS TO EXPLORING PARTNERSHIP WITH PARKS CANADA
February 6, 2012
Representatives of the Okanagan Nation (Syilx) were among the first to respond to the possibility of a national park reserve in the South Okanagan and Similkameen region about a decade ago. The Syilx, original caretakers of the…
Crown-First Nation Gathering in the news…
January 24, 2012,
CBC News – First Nations Get Broad Promises on Indian Act Development
Montreal Gazette – PM Stephan Harper’s Speech to…
HEALTH ALERT – Whooping Cough Outbreak in Hope, BC
Whooping Cough Outbreak Detected in Hope – CBC News
Posted on www.cbc.ca – Health officials are warning there has been an outbreak of whooping cough in the Hope area of the Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver.
There…
Chief Clarence Louie Recipient of BC Aboriginal Business Award For Individual Achievement
Chief Louie, a member of the Okanagan Nation was elected Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band in 1985 at the age of 25. Under his leadership, the Band has built a multi-faceted corporation that owns and manages nine businesses, including Nk’Mip…
Theytus Books Celebrates 30 years
Theytus Celebrates 30 Years in Publishing Excellence
Theytus Books celebrates 30 years in Publishing Excellence with a Gala celebration. The event will take place Thursday November 10th, 2011 from 6 – 8 pm at the En’owkin Centre. There will be door…
