As a demonstration of their sovereignty and unity, syilx Okanagan people and their kin crossed the colonial border that divides their territories on horseback on Saturday, July 20.
During the annual syilx Nation Drug Forum on May 13, syilx people from across the Nation came together to discuss ideas and share resources on how to support loved ones struggling with drug and alcohol misuse, where the theme of taking care of one another was emphasized by organizers and guest speakers.