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Flood and High Stream Flow Warning for the Tulameen and Similkameen River Areas
Stay Alert. Stay Ready. Stay Safe! ⚠️ As of 07:45hrs on Dec 11, 2025, a flood warning is in effect for the Tulameen and Similkameen River areas, along with a high flow advisory for all tributaries. ❗The Lower Similkameen Indian Band Virtual Emergency Operations Center has been Activated. LSIB Duty Officer Contact: dutyofficer@lsib.net A reminder, […]
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siwɬkʷ Water Curriculum K-12 Teacher’s Resource Guide
Valuing siwłkʷ does not solely take place during planned activities. Rather, it’s a living part of the classroom community, honouring Syilx values daily. siwɬkʷ Water Curriculum K-12 Teacher’s Resource Guide incorporates Syilx traditional water knowledge into the curriculum objectives based on the core competencies listed in B.C.’s new curriculum. This resource guide provides Syilx and […]
Syilx Okanagan, including Sinixt, in Canada
Unchanging stəɬtaɬt (the-truth-way or rights) In 1846, the Territory and membership of the Syilx Nation were split when the Canada-United States border was drawn across our Territory without our consent. This had many impacts on our Nation, including the separation of our lands and the separation of families. Due to the tragedies of colonization, Syilx […]
Okanagan Lake Dam East Salmon Passage
In the late 1990s, the future of Okanagan salmon appeared bleak. Indigenous salmon populations had either been completely wiped out or were at alarmingly low levels. The loss of these salmon would have significant repercussions. What led to this decline? In the early 1900s, extensive flooding disrupted colonization efforts. To address this, the river was […]