Syilx Okanagan Nation
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B.C. First Nation angry about Sinixt lawsuits: ‘They’re U.S. citizens’The B.C.-based Syilx Okanagan Nation is calling the lawsuits 'disappointing,' saying it is the rights and title holder for that region.CanadaSep 4, 2025
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Turtle Island Festival takes over Leon Avenue for National Indigenous Peoples DayA block of Kelowna's Leon Avenue transformed into a powwow for another year of the Turtle Island Festival marking National Indigenous Peoples Day.LifestyleJun 21, 2023
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B.C. First Nations sign Columbia River Treaty revenue-sharing agreements with provinceThe province said the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan nations have been an essential part of the Canadian negotiating team, alongside the governments of Canada and B.C.CanadaJun 8, 2023
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14 caribou from 2 endangered herds in B.C. Interior transported to maternity pen near NakuspOf the 14 new members, 10 are adult females, with the remaining four being yearling calves. Of the 10 females, nine are pregnant and will start calving in late May.EnvironmentApr 21, 2023
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Hundreds gather for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation walkFor the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Syilx Okanagan Nation invited residents to step up and support victims of Indian Residential Schools.CanadaSep 30, 2022
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Okanagan Nation Alliance hosting annual Spirit of Syilx Youth Unity Run this weekendThe first run happened in 2008 and was initiated by Syilx youth to bring awareness of suicide and violence.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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City of Vernon, B.C., votes to transfer Ogopogo copyright to Syilx Okanagan NationThe chief of the Okanagan Indian Band is welcoming news the City of Vernon has decided to turn over the Ogopogo copyright to a local First Nations organization.NewsMar 25, 2021
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Penticton Indian Band speaks out against proposed mega-subdivision on the Naramata Bench“The development will directly and irrevocable impact Syilx Nation title and rights,” the statement said.Oct 20, 2020
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