Okanagan Nation

• South Okanagan-Similkameen national park reserve negotiations ongoing

  Parks Canada sent out an annual update in November with little new information to offer following a pandemic pause.

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2022
  
• B.C. government involved in ongoing Indigenous fishing dispute in Okanagan Falls

  The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development was on site for the removal of the fence.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2020
  
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• Vernon, B.C., cannabis shop reopens after province seizes product

  The decision to continue on is part of the store owner's advocacy for more Indigenous inclusion in B.C.'s cannabis industry.

  Cannabis

  Jun 16, 2020
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• Parks Canada launches public consultation on South Okanagan national park reserve

  Parks Canada says consultation process will help shape what the national park reserve would look like.

  Environment

  Dec 12, 2018
• English-nsyilxcn signs posted on Penticton-area ski trails

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

  Nov 27, 2018
• Naming of B.C. Dragoons armoured vehicle to have Okanagan indigenous translation

  Inclusion of Sylix translation meant to honour B.C. Dragoons’ ‘strong connection with Okanagan People.’

  Nov 6, 2018
• How the Okanagan Nation is trying to save its Indigenous language

  The Nsyilxcen language in the Okanagan is considered an endangered language, and efforts are being made to have more youth learn and speak it.

  Education

  Aug 29, 2018
• Okanagan athletes headed to the North American Indigenous Games

  More than 30 athletes from the Okanagan Nation will be competing at the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto later this month.

  Sports

  Jul 7, 2017