Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Author at The Wren

Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Breanne Massey is a freelance contributor for The Wren. She is a member of the Métis Nation of BC with family ties going back to York Factory National Historic Site in northeastern Manitoba. She is focused on bridging the gap in journalism between all nations. Breanne is a graduate of Thompson Rivers University’s journalism school and holds a Diploma of Visual Arts.

Returning to the circle: 2026 Kamloopa Powwow reconnects generations

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● June 30, 2026

At Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, thousands gathered over three days, with many describing the powwow as a place of reconnection they return to year-after-year for Indigenous culture.

In photos: Kamloops’ historic Federal Building, then and now

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● June 24, 2026

A community celebration marks the 125-year-old landmark’s evolution from post office to artists’ studios. Take a look through the archives

Secwépemc stewardship reshapes 53-million-year-old forest

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● June 18, 2026

Community-led trails, tours and a cultural centre part of the vision for the internationally recognized McAbee Fossil Beds, blending cultural knowledge with paleontological research and land-based teachings.

Vaughn Warren and his mentor, Paul Archer, stands with two young artists, Rowan Hunt and Jayde Richter, from Old Federal Studios, outside of a mural with vibrant sunset colours of the old Red Bridge

Red Bridge reincarnation takes shape in downtown Kamloops

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● June 9, 2026

Led by renowned muralist Paul Archer, the Red Bridge project pairs emerging Kamloops artists with experienced painters to remember the historic Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc connector.

This Tk’emlúps midwife is helping improve reproductive health care access in Secwepemcúl’ecw

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● June 9, 2026

With ongoing barriers to maternity and reproductive care, Kamloops-area midwife Sage Thomas believes her profession can provide a continuity of care for families.

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc archery program hits the mark with community participation

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● June 2, 2026

The free drop-in archery sessions in Secwepemcúl’ecw foster skill-building and community connection.

Advocates call for B.C. to implement a Red Dress Alert during Kamloops walk

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● May 7, 2026

A community walk through the North Shore of Kamloops marked Red Dress Day, honouring missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people this week.

In Secwepemcúl’ecw, a bighorn sheep herd too small to survive gets a second chance

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Secwépemc ● March 31, 2026

To help save a herd of wild sheep vulnerable to infection, the Whispering Pines / Clinton Indian Band collaborated with scientists, conservationists and the province to repopulate the Chasm headbanger herd.

Melawmen Collective tours Secwepemcúl’ew

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● March 17, 2026

Born from community, propelled worldwide, a Secwépemc collective brings its “nonera” sound to Kamloops.

At this local aerial fitness studio, everyone is welcome to step up to the pole

By Breanne Massey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● July 2, 2024

Carolanne Kreiser opened Fly Fitness Aerial Studio With the desire to provide an inclusive and welcome environment for all.

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