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A new Indigenous mural is unveiled at the Okanagan College Campus in Kelowna. As Seanna Csernyanszki reports, the mural, painted by Syilx artist Sheldon Louis, is a representation of indigenous history and understanding.

The Syilx people of the Similkameen Valley announced the designation of a new Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area in their territory.

The Nickel Plate Nordic Centre near Hedley is helping to preserve the Syilx language with new signs. Jules Knox reports.

On this day of National Truth and Reconciliation, many people gathered from all over the city to celebrate a new exhibit at the Sncəwips(SCEN-CHEW-WEEPS) Heritage Museum. And as Randi-Marie Adams reports, it’s the Syilx’s artistic way of educating people on the past and the present.

The Okanagan Nation Alliance came together on Penticton Indian Band land Tuesday to unveil a monument placed at a spot where local children were taken away to Residential Schools. The sculptures are meant to acknowledge survivors and encourage continued resilience, culture and spirituality among the Syilx people. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.

In the North Okanagan a crowd gathered near Okanagan Lake to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with speeches and ceremony. Indigenous leaders urged the public to educate themselves and reflect on how Canadian colonialism has impacted Indigenous people.

For the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Syilx Okanagan Nation invited residents to step up and support victims of Indian Residential Schools.

Tmixw (That Which Gives Life) is a Syilx Okanagan art installment that will showcase works from Syilx artists David Wilson and Coralee Miller. The new exhibition is in celebration of National Indigenous History Month and outstanding achievements of the Okanagan’s Indigenous people.