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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.

Breanne's Latest Articles

Volunteer Kamloops seeks support as drop in volunteerism impacts community
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August 15, 2023

Volunteer Kamloops’ Link Program Coordinator Anita Jacobsen says volunteerism breeds a beautiful Thompson-Okanagan community.

Stellar Feels Embodiment owner Vanessa Woulfe sits in a park smiling.
Local dancer supports community wellness through somatic dance
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Community
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July 18, 2023

‘When we slow down, we’re able to respond instead of reacting,’ says Stellar Feels Embodiment founder Vanessa Woulfe.

Basketball superstar from Tkemlúps te Secwépemc, 14, heads to NAIG 2023
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July 13, 2023

Waki-Ya Charging Bear Diablo is departing for Kjipuktuk (Halifax) this weekend to play for Team BC in the U14 men’s league.

This volunteer-run community group retrieves stolen bikes in Kamloops 
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July 11, 2023

With bike thefts increasing by 28 per cent over the last five years, Stolen Bikes Kamloops uses creative solutions to reunite bikes with their owners.

Joseph Jules-Peters (right) and Landon Sekwaw Peters (left) embrace under a blanket. Landon wears a green dress and Joseph is in a plaid vest. There is a tree in the background, just out of focus.
A Secwépemc love story: Couple celebrates vow renewal and baby blessing
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Community
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June 19, 2023

Landon Sekwaw Peters and Joseph Jules-Peters wanted to celebrate their growing family and how far they’ve come.

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