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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

Dancers showcase their orange regalia during a Speaking Our Truth Competition Pow Wow dance special on Sept 9
Ahead of Orange Shirt Day, WLFN powwow dancers don orange regalia as ‘symbol of resilience’

Dancers of all ages filled the arbour in T’exelc to display the strength of their cultures while honouring all those affected by residential ‘schools.’

A woman smiles wearing a pink shirt, red earrings and a colourful ribbon skirt at a booth with bright fabrics and goods.
Secwépemc mother and 4 Generations Creations founder finalist for business award

Ashley Michel started 4 Generations Creations after she realized she had a knack for sewing regalia — now she’s a contestant on Pow Wow Pitch.

All performers, from drummers and dancers to the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra, gather on stage at ‘Music for the People’ take the stage
Concert at Tk’emlups te Secwepemc aims to ‘bridge a gap between cultures’

Hundreds of people attended the event at the powwow arbour — which was free but encouraged donations for IRSSS.

A man stands behind a podium with a mic, cedar boughs and a tapestry are draped from the front.
Healing is first priority after WLFN purchases former residential ‘school’ site 

Kúkwpi7 Sellars says his nation will first make the place where St. Joseph’s Mission once operated safe for ceremony.

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