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For salmon, living conditions in the river are among the worst they’ve ever been. Water can become a death trap, causing the fish to suffocate and sometimes lose vision. Story by Zoë Yunker, reprinted from @thetyee.ca indiginews.com/features/chi...
Chinook are going blind on the Salmon River amid worsening drought conditions
The waterway, which winds from the Thompson Plateau to Shuswap Lake, is shrinking and warming — experts say 'B.C.' must do more to manage water scarcity
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From maple-caramelized beaver tail over baked beans to roasted seal ribs with wild berry barbecue sauce, the cookbook features 60 seasonal recipes born from the Ts’msyen people of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Reprinted from Ha-Shilth-Sa 🌊
From beaver tails to seal ribs, new Ts'msyen cookbook spotlights coastal delicacies
Rachel and Spencer Greening hope to preserve knowledge and empower Indigenous palates with 'Gyetk: Coastal Fusion and Ancestral Knowledge from a Ts’msyen Kitchen'
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As salmon are declining across the province, communities are stepping up to keep their access to traditional food strong. Story by Santana Dreaver, co-published with The Narwhal 🐟
In 'B.C.,' First Nations practice and learn salmon traditions — key to food security
Through workshops and gatherings, communities pass on strategies for healthy food and cultural connection that 'has sustained us for thousands of years'
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Today, accessing wild salmon is challenging, contributing to food insecurity and an overall disconnect from traditional food for many First Nations. But it’s also more important than ever. Our latest in collaboration with @indiginews.bsky.social:
For many B.C. First Nations, salmon are key to food security
As salmon numbers dwindle, fish camps and community workshops are providing essential services to Indigenous people across the province — traditional healthy food and cultural connection
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“It was remarkable because after more than 50 years of activism, she was still the same Joan. The room had changed and the stakes had changed. The title beside her name changed. But when the moment came, she still knew what she had to do.” Story by Aaron Hemens indiginews.com/news/communi...
Community mourns Joan Phillip, Amshen, who fought for justice and ‘loved very hard’
After the beloved leader passed last week, her loved ones and colleagues gathered in snpink’tn, honouring her life and vowing to carry on her ‘fearless’ legacy
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In "Fort Carlton," where Treaty 6 was signed 150 years ago, the air was heavy with the weight of history and the visions of Youth. “Treaty is a living relationship … It’s our spiritual and legal obligation.” Story by Brittany Boschman indiginews.com/features/150-year-anniversary-treaty-six
‘A living relationship’: Cree Youth honour 150 years of Treaty 6, vowing to carry it forward
At multi-day anniversary commemorations in pêhonânihk (Fort Carlton), young people envision their future
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The power of a hand held: Treaty 6, 150 years later. After a commemoration in pêhonânihk (Fort Carlton), Collin Alexander ponders a simple yet powerful gesture — symbolizing relationships shaped by 19th-century promises. indiginews.com/first-person...
The power of a hand held: Treaty 6, 150 years later
After a commemoration in pêhonânihk (Fort Carlton, Sask.), Collin Alexander ponders a simple yet powerful gesture — symbolizing relationships shaped by 19th-century promises
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Tisha Duncan was 19 years old when she had the idea to start a lending library of powwow regalia in Anishinaabe Aki. "So, I had just gotten my driver’s license, I just got in my car, I made it work." Story by Crystal Greene indiginews.com/features/pow...
'Really healing': Powwow regalia lending library supports dancers in Anishinaabe Aki
Inspired by a similar initiative, Tisha Duncan started the Wabinoong Regalia Collective with a focus on supporting Youth in northern Ontario
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Keep the syilx Okanagan beat strong! We're raising $35,000 to keep Aaron Hemens reporting from syilx Okanagan territory. Aaron has spent four years building real relationships with the communities he covers. After losing funding, his reporting in the Okanagan is at risk. Donate and share today.
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As wildfires continued to burn in syilx Okanagan homelands this week, six gatherings were held at waterways across the region to offer prayers for the land and people affected. Story by Aaron Hemens
As wildfires continue to burn, prayer gatherings are held across the Okanagan
People gathered in ceremony at various waterways this week to hold ceremony for the land and offer support to people affected
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The partners hope to raise at least $10,000 from the campaign — all profits will go directly to OKIB families who lost their homes. "It’s the right thing to do, and a small way we can give something back." Story by kelsie kilawna
As syilx families reel from wildfire losses, artists launch fundraiser for community
Indigenous clothing firm collaborated with artist David Wilson to create a design rooted in syilx Okanagan land and teachings — with proceeds going to community members who lost their homes
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As the Bradley Creek wildfire blazed at OKIB, Sienna Belanger rescued her family’s animals — and continues her dream for The People. Story by kelsie kilawna, published in partnership with The Narwhal.
A syilx Youth’s fight to save her horses, and the thread that cannot burn
As the Bradley Creek wildfire blazed at OKIB, Sienna Belanger rescued her family’s animals — and continues her dream for The People
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In the wake of a devastating wildfire at Okanagan Indian Band, writer kelsie kilawna pens a letter to her community returning home. "Houses are what outsiders count. But we lost home. We lost the shape of our ordinary days. We lost the geography of our belonging." indiginews.com/first-person...
We lost a community — we are allowed to grieve it
In the wake of a devastating wildfire at Okanagan Indian Band, writer kelsie kilawna pens a letter to her community returning home
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nkwancinem Kim Montgomery, gifted a fox pelt in recognition of her community impact, was one of those recognized at the ONA annual general assembly this year. Story by Aaron Hemens indiginews.com/news/four-sy...
'You saved a lot of our people’: Four syilx Nation members honoured for contributions
nkwancinem Kim Montgomery, gifted a fox pelt in recognition of her community impact, was one of those recognized at the ONA annual general assembly this year
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For the last three years, Carl Olsen has stood on the side of the Malahat highway, protesting a planned expansion that would damage Goldstream Park — formerly a W̱SÁNEĆ fishing village — and its critical salmon habitat. A co-publication with @indiginews.bsky.social: thenarwhal.ca/bc-goldstrea...
An Elder’s fight to protect Goldstream Park in B.C. | The Narwhal
The Malahat highway expansion could affect at-risk species and remove over 700 trees. Carl Olsen is holding B.C. to account
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Thirty years after his hunting arrest set off a landmark court case, ZȺWIZUT keeps holding the Crown to its treaties — as he tries to halt a highway’s expansion. Story by Julie Chadwick, co-published with @thenarwhal.ca indiginews.com/features/eld...
Elder fights to save salmon habitat and former W̱SÁNEĆ village from a highway
30 years after his hunting arrest set off a landmark court case, ZȺWIZUT keeps holding the Crown to its treaties — as he tries to halt a highway’s expansion
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A decade after fuel spill, Híɫzaqv are again defending their waters — this time from invading European green crabs A 110,000-litre diesel spill devastated a nation‘s clam beds in 2016. In its wake, a highly invasive species now imperils Híɫzaqv food, culture and livelihoods Story by Sonal Gupta
Decade after fuel spill, Híɫzaqv are again defending their waters — this time from invading European green crabs
A 110,000-litre diesel spill devastated a nation‘s clam beds in 2016. In its wake, a highly invasive species now imperils Híɫzaqv food, culture and livelihoods
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In the rapidly warming North, climate change is transforming the Nunatsiavut landscape in unpredictable ways Story by Frey Blake-Pijogge
‘Foundational instability’: As permafrost thaws, Nunainguk’s ground is shifting beneath its residents’ feet
In the rapidly warming North, climate change is transforming the Nunatsiavut landscape in unpredictable ways
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If you've been trying to access our website and have experienced service disruptions, we're back online now! Our website was temporarily offline due to heavy interest in Aaron Hemens's story on rattlesnake conservation in the syilx Okanagan! Check out the story that broke IndigiNews here:
In the Okanagan desert, snakes offer lessons on protecting a fragile ecosystem
For two decades, researchers at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre have tracked snakes across syilx homelands — while helping people appreciate the often-feared creatures
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As a wildfire burns in Okanagan Indian Band, syilx writer kelsie kilawna reflects on grief, love and community. "Today I am learning to grieve the way my people taught me, by sitting with it, and letting it flow like the little creek that runs beside my house."
A graduation, a birthday — and an evacuation
As a wildfire burns in OKIB, I’m holding lessons close about grief, love and community — and remembering puti kʷu‿aláʔ (We are still here)
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Okanagan Indian Band's chief is asking for "everybody’s thoughts and prayers" as his community continues to deal with a devastating wildfire. “Our loss is measured in the family histories that have been lost." Story by Aaron Hemens
Okanagan Indian Band ‘getting stronger everyday’ amid devastating wildfire
Entire reserve has been evacuated and more than 30 people have lost homes, chief says, as blaze continues to burn as of Wednesday
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“Every evening we had singing and drumming, and talked about cultural protocols. We talked about the origin of the songs. We talked about our ceremonies." Story by Santana Dreaver, co-published with The Narwhal
Interior Salish culture camps create ‘a safe haven’ during provincial wildfires
Organizers move ahead with caution, connecting young people with land-based teachings, healing and kinship
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As the canoes slowly emerged on the hazy horizon, community members gathered closer to the water to greet them, cheering and singing songs. They held up a large banner that read “niʕáyp kús alaʔx — we have always been here.” Story by Aaron Hemens
Travelling in dugout canoes, syilx Okanagan paddlers complete weeklong Unity Trek
‘Unity is connecting the people to each other, and connecting ourselves to the land,’ said one participant about the commemorative journey that wrapped up on Aug. 1
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On Osoyoos Indian Band lands, snakes share the landscape with one of the country’s most imperilled ecosystems. “Having land like this that’s protected and not developed — it’s just so rare.” Story by Aaron Hemens 🐍 indiginews.com/features/in-...
In the Okanagan desert, snakes offer lessons on protecting a fragile ecosystem
For two decades, researchers at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre have tracked snakes across syilx homelands — while helping people appreciate the often-feared creatures
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Now four, Waseskwan Redcrow was dancing "before he could even fully walk" — his family says participating in powwows has brought them joy and belonging. Story by Chevi Rabbit, reprinted from Alberta Native News. indiginews.com/features/bel...
Beloved on the powwow circuit, young boy's connection to the drum inspires
Now four, Waseskwan Redcrow was dancing 'before he could even fully walk' — his family says participating in powwows has brought them joy and belonging
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Indigenous leaders give UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples and lands Amidst prayers and vows of solidarity, UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ends annual meetings with demands for ‘action we’re not seeing globally’ Story by Dionne Phillips
Indigenous leaders give UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples and lands
Amidst prayers and vows of solidarity, UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ends annual meetings with demands for ‘action we’re not seeing globally’
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Indigenous nations live ‘on the frontlines’ of climate, conflict and new tech. But their voices remain sidelined in the global halls of power, reports IndigiNews' Dionne Phillips from Geneva
Indigenous people demand more say at the UN, as new crises hit their homelands
Indigenous nations live 'on the frontlines' of climate, conflict and new tech. But their voices remain sidelined in the global halls of power.
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IndigiNews’ photojournalism training cohort created this powerful collection of portraits and profiles during a week in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). indiginews.com/arts/showcas...
Through their lenses: Showcasing the work of our 2026 ReFocus fellows
Get to know our photojournalism training cohort through a series of portraits shot during a week in Kjipuktuk (Halifax)
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Frontline advocates say the police force's gesture is ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘unsettling’ — especially amidst a drug-use crackdown they say targets Indigenous people indiginews.com/winnipeg/win...
Winnipeg police unveil a ‘reconciliation’ police cruiser — but critics are unimpressed
Force says the cop car emblazoned with Indigenous art not for enforcement but education. Advocates say the gesture is ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘unsettling’ — especially amidst a drug-use crackdown they say...
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