New Oliver crosswalk honours Truth and Reconciliation
A new crosswalk on McKinney Road at the junction of Tucelnuit Drive was unveiled with a ribbon cutting and drumming in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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Secwépemc-led film wins at Sundance Film Festival
A Secwépemc-led documentary examining the former St. Joseph’s Mission and its ongoing impact has been recognized with an award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Local youth honour residential school attendees
Oliver youth came together on Thursday to honour residential school victims in a special ceremony leading up to National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Students march for truth and reconciliation
Oliver students joined forces this morning by marching through town as a symbol of solidarity to honour Indian residential school survivors and those who didn’t come home.
Papal visit elicits sorrow, calls for action
As the much-anticipated Papal visit continues to unfold in Canada, shockwaves are being felt in every corner of Indian Country.
Okanagan Nation calls for criminal investigation over residential schools
The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), representing eight First Nations in the region, is calling for churches and the Canadian government to face criminal investigations relating to the deaths of First Nation children at residential schools.
‘Warriors of Truth’ bring Oliver community together
“We can work towards making change. Breaking the cycles of abuse, addiction and poverty is no easy task, but it’s paramount to reconciliation.”
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Remembering the victims of residential schools
Kwantlen First Nations’ Leah McDowell has a vision. A simple yet powerful one – a sea of orange across the entire country on September 30.
Orange Shirt Day remembers generations of impact from residential schools
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative The last residential school closed in 1996, but the scars...
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