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Return of sc’win (sockeye) to Syilx Okanagan Territory
Expect sc’win (sockeye) in nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) within the next 6-9 days, and shortly thereafter, to sxʷ̌ əxʷnitkʷ (Ok Falls)! This year we are expecting a lower-than-average run of sc’win. Therefore, fisheries management recommendations will focus on food fisheries (trolling in Osoyoos Lake and angling at Okanagan Falls). Likelihood of a commercial fishery is very […]
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Seeds of Hope: IRS Healing Gathering
This gathering is being held to hold space for discussions following the recent news of the 215 children found at Kamloops Indian Residential School. It is also a follow up to the last Bears Wallow: IRS Healing Gathering in 2019. Collectively supporting the healing journey from intergenerational trauma of Indian Residential Schools is essential for […]
Spirit of Syilx Youth Unity Run
The Unity Run kicks off on the Thursday with a ceremony. Between 140 and 200 participants will come together over the 4 day…
Building a Better Future Bursary
While building the Terasen Gas Southern Crossing Pipeline, Terasen Gas (now FortisBC) forged strong relationships with the member communities of the Okanagan Nation Alliance. In recognition, Fortis BC has established a Financial Award for Okanagan Nation Alliance members who are committed to building a better future for themselves and their community through post secondary educational studies. This annual award […]