How a Secwépemc student and powwow dancer brought ribbon skirts to TRU
Thompson Rivers University student and former Miss Kamloopa Alexa Daniels founded Formal Fridays to embrace and uplift Indigenous culture on campus.
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These nursing students are helping create a mental health guide for 2SLGBTQA+ Kamloopsians
Third year Thompson Rivers University nursing students have partnered with Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society and Kamloops Pride to develop a culturally responsive mental health guide for Indigiqueer Two Spirit 2SLGBTQA+ individuals.
Melawmen Collective tours Secwepemcúl’ew
Born from community, propelled worldwide, a Secwépemc collective brings its “nonera” sound to Kamloops.
In photos: International Women’s Day March in Kamloops
‘My body, my choice,’: Women in Kamloops advocate for justice and equality on International Women’s Day.
Building community in Kamloops through the Silent Book Club
‘I just wanted to read with people and facilitating this I had no idea the impact it would have on people,’ Chelsea Balmer co-founder of the Silent Book Club Kamloops says.
In photos: Kamloops School of the Arts students take centre stage at first science fair in 5 years
‘I hope families see the depth of thinking,’ from students at the Kamloops School of the Arts 2026 science fair, teacher says.
City staff explore Kamloops-wide safer streets research after council rejects pilot program to reduce speeds
After a 30 kilometre per hour pilot program intended for two neighbourhoods was rejected in council, city staff work to create a practical, enforceable policy for high traffic areas.
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