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The Syilx Okanagan Nation Declares a Watershed Emergency
stqaʔtkwłniw̓t, Westbank, Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory: The Syilx Okanagan Nation has formally declared a Watershed Emergency across the Okanagan, Nicola, Similkameen, Kettle, Salmon, and Bessette watersheds in response to accelerating drought, ecosystem decline, and growing threats to water security. The Syilx Nation has long affirmed its rights, responsibilities, and jurisdiction to protect and care for […]
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Okanagan Similkameen Collaborative Leadership Table
This Syilx-guided initiative brings Local Governments and the Syilx Nation together to protect and restore siwɬkʷ|water in our region—now and for future generations. The Okanagan Similkameen Collaborative Leadership Table (CLT) is a powerful new voice to influence and direct future projects and policies as they relate to watershed security. We Will Protect siwɬkʷ | ks […]
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 […]