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The McDougall Creek Wildfire burning above the hills in West Kelowna on Aug. 17, reflected in Okanagan Lake.

Wildfires impact Secwépemc food sovereignty, but community leans on ‘trusting in our ways’

By Dionne Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Community ● October 24, 2023

Dawn Morrison of the Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty speaks about climate change and how it’s impacting living from the land

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Creations made by Kamloops Makerspace members show each artist's unique style. Photo by Lyssa Martin

Reporter’s notebook: How a team of volunteers saved the Kamloops Makerspace

By Lyssa Martin ● Community ● October 17, 2023

Community reporter Lyssa Martin set out to make planters. With the help of others, she made a new Kamloops Makerspace instead.

Four people sit behind a podium with microphones for the film panel.

Tk’emlúps film panel reflects on the power of storytelling and a ‘golden age’ for Indigenous cinema

By Dionne Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Secwépemc ● October 17, 2023

The film panel was part of the Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival hosted by KFS and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.

New film documents Siksika woman’s journey competing in male-dominated horse races

By Dionne Phillips Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Secwépemc ● October 5, 2023

‘Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun,’ which follows Logan Red Crow as she competes in Indian Relay Races, is being screened at VIFF this week.

Who is Louis Creek named after?

By Hollie Ferguson & Kayla Empey ● Community ● August 22, 2023

The history of Chief Louis Clexlixqen, a former long-time Secwépemc Chief and possible namesake of Louis Creek.

Volunteer Kamloops seeks support as drop in volunteerism impacts community

By Breanne Massey ● Community ● 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

By Breanne Massey ● Community ● July 18, 2023

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

Collecting and connecting: how Barnacle Records came to be

By Kyra Grubb ● Community ● June 27, 2023

‘We want to start conversations’: Barnacle Records in Kamloops is a local spot to explore the world through music.

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

By Breanne Massey ● Community ● June 19, 2023

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

A girl who founded Girls Skate Kamloops shows off her skills on her skateboard.

Girls Skate Kamloops strives to make skateboarding more inclusive

By Kyra Grubb ● Community ● June 13, 2023

Representation of girls is vital within the male-dominated sport says Girls Skate Kamloops organizer, Dianna Johnston.