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Penticton Indian band sockeye salmon fry releaseCelebrating two decades of conservation efforts, the Okanagan Nation Alliance is gearing up for the 20th annual sockeye salmon release.May 3
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Action plan launched to protect wildlife corridor in the OkanaganA new action plan has been launched by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) and the Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP) to protect and restore a critical wildlife corridor in the Okanagan Valley. The Action Plan is designed to maintain, protect, and restore an existing but threatened 65 km-long ecological corridor between Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park...Dec 7, 2023
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Okanagan Nation applauds U.S. proposal to restore grizzly bears to North CascadesThe Biden administration recently announced its proposal to retore grizzly bears to the North Cascades Ecosystem. As our Taya Fast reports the Okanagan Nation Alliance says this is a major step forward in bringing back bears to both sides of the border.Oct 18, 2023
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Okanagan Nation Alliance anticipates fry release into Okanagan LakeDrums were beating and voices were singing in unison as the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) released 10,000 sockeye salmon fry into the Okanagan River Channel on Wednesday.Global News at 5 OkanaganMay 18, 2016
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Smoke from prescribed burn may affect Penticton, Keremeos, regional district warnsAs wildfire season approaches, crews with the BC Wildfire Service and the Okanagan Nation Alliance teamed up to conduct a prescribed burn on Crater Mountain near Keremeos. Shelby Thom reports.Top StoryApr 2, 2019
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Some First Nations leaders call for logging moratorium above PeachlandIt was an unusual gathering in a remote area — representatives of the forest industry, First Nations and local municipalities among those coming together to talk about water quality. Friday’s forum above Peachland was hosted by the Okanagan Nations Alliance. Some of its leaders blame logging activity for a drop in water quality and want...Mar 22, 2019
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Putting salmon in Okanagan lake concerns provincial governmentThe introduction of millions of sockeye salmon fry into Skaha lake over the past 12 years is being called a success by the Okanagan Nation Alliance which wants to expand its stocking program to Okanagan lake.Global News at 5 OkanaganJun 14, 2016
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Okanagan Nation taking care of community health needsInspired by her grandmother and great grandmother, Jennifer Houde is now the health care manager for the seven native bands that make up the Okanagan Nation Alliance. She works with a team that does everything from helping seniors who need medical attention to preventing youth suicide. Tracey Bonneau reports.Global News at 5 OkanaganDec 15, 2017
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Okanagan Nation Alliance creates Purple Ribbon Campaign CaravanMembers of the Okanagan Nation Alliance travelled through several communities in the Okanagan Valley and beyond, to raise awareness about the overdose crisis among First Nations people.Aug 29, 2019
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Nearly 300 Kilometer run across the Okanagan to raise awarenessThe Okanagan Nation Alliance is taking the next step in raising awareness on suicide and violence in the community. Jasmine King has more why they decided to take the nearly 300 kilometer journey.Jun 5, 2022
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Record-setting sockeye salmon harvestThe Okanagan Nation Alliance is reporting the largest run of sockeye salmon in decades in Osoyoos Lake. Roughly 60,000 sockeye were harvested, with about 10,000 of them going to local First Nations bands.Sep 2, 2022
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Okanagan Nation Alliance rides through region for overdose awarenessAhead of International Overdose Awareness Day – the Okanagan Nation Alliance travelled through the region in a purple ribbon caravan hoping to raise awareness on the overdose emergency. Jasmine King has more.Aug 30, 2022
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Okanagan Nation Alliance tackles important issues during annual assemblyOkanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) members from throughout the valley gathered at Westbank First Nation’s community services facility for the annual assembly and youth leadership gathering.Global News at 5 OkanaganJul 22, 2016
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Okanagan Nation Alliance holds Children First ForumFewer than eight per cent of children in B.C. are aboriginal, but First Nation’s children represent more than half of our province’s children in care.Jan 28, 2016
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Monument to honour Okanagan survivors of Residential SchoolsThe 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.Global News at 11 OkanaganNov 29, 2017
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Access dispute at Okanagan Falls pits homeowner against Okanagan Nation AllianceAn Okanagan Falls homeowner says members of the Okanagan Nation Alliance are trespassing on her land to access Okanagan River for fishing.Global News at 5 OkanaganJul 14, 2016