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The work is part of an effort by the Collaborative Leadership Table, a partnership of First Nations and governments developing a vision for managing water across the Okanagan.

The Okanagan's water crisis didn't begin with the scorching summer heat. It began months ago, high in the mountains, where winter failed to deliver enough snow.

"It is big for us," Jarred-Michael Erickson, a chief with the Sinixt and Colville Confederated Tribes, chairman, told Global News.

The post drew criticism from the Penticton Indian Band. In a letter signed by Chief Greg Gabriel and sent to Premier David Eby, the band detailed its disgust and outrage.

Even with cooler temperatures on the way, drought-level water restrictions remain in place across much of the Okanagan.

The B.C.-based Syilx Okanagan Nation is calling the lawsuits 'disappointing,' saying it is the rights and title holder for that region.

The Sinixt has now filed two lawsuits seeking to be included in land use consultation for their traditional territory and to have their history included in the school curriculum.

This is their 14th year hosting the Unity Run. The 288-kilometre run started on Friday and over the past few days, they've been making their way to Penticton.

“The development will directly and irrevocable impact Syilx Nation title and rights,” the statement said. 

Following an agreement with the Okanagan Indian Band, the regional district will maintain Sandy Beach beach year-round.

"To the average Canadian it’s ‘Wow, I get a holiday, clap my hands, I get to sleep in or I’ll get to go golfing or go shopping or whatever I do on normal holidays.’”

Dozens of people turned out for various activities in the Kelowna area during the first-ever national Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Dual language English-nsyilxcn signs have now been posted on ski trails in the Penticton area.

The Nk'Mip Cultural Centre in Osoyoos was also awarded $400K for the construction of a traditional pit house.

The number of students living on campus at Okanagan College in Kelowna will more than double at the start of next fall, due to new developments.

Clarence Louie said worshippers of all faiths should be free to practice their religion where they choose.

Leonard Marchand has been appointed as the new chief justice of the B.C. and Yukon Courts of Appeal in what the B.C. attorney general calls "a historic appointment."

The goal of the two-day campaign is to raise awareness and educate people about addiction.

The plan is designed to maintain, protect and restore an existing but threatened 65-km-long ecological corridor between Okanagan Mountain Park and Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.

The volunteer group is asking the public for donations to help build a ‘signature northern gateway’ which will be called 'Kilometre Zero.'