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Shay Paul

Shay Paul is a multimedia artist and community organizer, residing in Tk’emlups te Secwepemc, within the unceded territory of Secwepemc’ulucw. Born with a passion for art, Shay has seamlessly woven her artistic pursuits with a profound commitment to advocacy work. Beyond the sketchbook, Shay dedicates her time to community initiatives.

Shay's Latest Articles

Photo shoes a woman lit by a blue-green neon light. Her face is in frame and the background is fuzzy and dark.

Inaugural Kamloops Queer Film Festival kicks off at the Paramount Theatre

By Shay Paul ● Community ● June 11, 2024

Deepen your understanding and celebrate diversity with the first Kamloops Queer Film Festival.

Two mens traditional Indigenous dancers are framed by the round roof of the Kamloopa powwow arbour. Their regalia is reflecting in the sun of golden hour, and one man has a rod with feathers hanging from it raised above his head.

June is National Indigenous History Month, here’s what’s going on!

By Shay Paul ● Community ● May 31, 2024

Participate in the rich Indigenous history and culture of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people by attending local events.

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What’s the ‘buzz’ with native pollinators?

By Shay Paul ● Community ● May 21, 2024

B.C.’s first Bee City, why native plants are important and celebrating our pollinators at the Kamloops Farmers’ Market.

Photo shows a vibrant garden with purple flowers, light green vegetation, and rocks. This is an example of a xeriscape garden.

How can we make our gardens more drought resistant?

By Shay Paul ● Community ● May 14, 2024

As gardeners in the Interior face high heat and persistent drought, here’s a list of plants and tips to help plan a drought resistant yard.

Several people wearing red stand in the center of the photo. They all have their right hand raised and their fist clenched.

In photos: Red Dress Day fashion festival shows how the runway can heal

By Shay Paul ● Community ● May 7, 2024

Over a two-day fashion festival in Tk̓emlúps, nine designers were showcased to celebrate Indigenous culture and bring awareness to MMIWG2S+.

Photo shows the South Thompson river just North of the La Farge bridge. The water levels are low and the side banks of the river seem to be wider than someone normally would expect at this time of year.

Kamloops braces for a dry summer season amid provincial drought warning

By Shay Paul ● News ● May 7, 2024

After record drought in 2023, low snowpack forewarns a dry 2024 summer amid the approaching wildfire season.

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Meet Shay Paul, The Wren’s new reporter

By Shay Paul ● News ● April 23, 2024

Shay Paul introduces herself as your new community reporter.