Syilx Okanagan Nation

• Turtle Island Festival takes over Leon Avenue for National Indigenous Peoples Day

  A block of Kelowna's Leon Avenue transformed into a powwow for another year of the Turtle Island Festival marking National Indigenous Peoples Day.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 21, 2023
  
• B.C. First Nations sign Columbia River Treaty revenue-sharing agreements with province

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
  
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• 14 caribou from 2 endangered herds in B.C. Interior transported to maternity pen near Nakusp

  Of 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.

  Environment

  Apr 21, 2023
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• Hundreds gather for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation walk

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

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2022
• Okanagan Nation Alliance hosting annual Spirit of Syilx Youth Unity Run this weekend

  The first run happened in 2008 and was initiated by Syilx youth to bring awareness of suicide and violence.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2022
• City of Vernon, B.C., votes to transfer Ogopogo copyright to Syilx Okanagan Nation

  The 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.

  News

  Mar 25, 2021
• 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