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Dionne Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Dionne is Secwépemc on her father’s side and has Nuxalk and Cree roots on her mother’s side. She currently resides in her home territory of the Xats̓úll First Nation. Dionne started her journey of becoming a storyteller as a mentee with Indiginews. Now, she is excited to use the knowledge she learned to tell the stories from all over Secwepemcúl’ecw.

Dionne's Latest Articles

Esk’etemc First Nation celebrates $147M federal settlement for broken water promises

Marking the end of a decades-long specific claim battle, the Secwépemc community plans to use its win to benefit future generations

Knowledge-keeper Cecilia DeRose recognized for her ‘massive impact’ in Secwépemc communities

The Elder from Esk’etemc First Nation is a champion of culture and language both in her own family and far beyond.

Documentary sparks conversation about Indigenous-led wildfire resilience

Generational knowledge supports community collaboration which broadens boundaries of wildfire readiness.

St’uxwtéws brings authentic cultural lens to historic ranch site after taking over management

A Bonaparte First Nation non-profit society is now operating the Hat Creek Ranch and nearby fossil beds in Secwepemcúl’ecw.

Three men are standing in the photo, all dressed in men's traditional Indigenous regalia.
Secwépemc Elder, a veteran of the powwow circuit, has built a legacy through dance

Peter Anthony started from the ground up to become a champion dancer, learning about his culture and creating his own regalia.

Three bikers are shown in a line coming towards the camera. There are tall pine trees surrounding them.
Documentary tells story of Youth mountain bike program blazing trails in Simpcw and beyond

The recent film Dirt Relations showcases the work of a non-profit that works with Indigenous communities to build mountain bike trail networks.

A line of women dressed in red all have one hand raised with thier fist clenched. In front of them, there is a man in traditional Indigenous regalia seated lower in the grass. The background is the iconic hoodoos located between the Tk'emlups reserve and the LaFarge bridge.
Indigenous fashion festival coming to Tk̓emlúps over weekend of Red Dress Day

The event, hosted by an MMIWG2S+ awareness organization, will see nine designers showcasing their work in an airport hangar over May 4 and 5.

Province announces new wildfire training and education centre at TRU 

The goal is to ‘grow our local contingent of wildfire fighters, provide them with cutting-edge science and technology, and support their long-term career development,’ says minister of forests.

Xats̓úll Youth shares her lifelong connection to nature, where there’s ‘never a dull moment’

Jolene Sellars, 18, has never shied away from a challenge out on the land — and is now utilizing her skills to work for her community.

‘They’re big moccasins to fill’: Outgoing TRU chancellor honoured for trailblazing work in education

Nathan Matthew from Simpcw First Nation is retiring after two terms as the first Secwépemc chancellor at TRU.

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