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Tk’emlúps film panel reflects on the power of storytelling and a ‘golden age’ for Indigenous cinema
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
‘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.
Q&A: A conversation with Secwépemc storyteller Dionne Phillips
After graduating from IndigiNews’ mentorship program, Dionne Phillips joins IndigiNews and The Wren to tell stories by and for Secwépemc Peoples
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.’
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.
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.
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.
Tk’emlúps film panel reflects on the power of storytelling and a ‘golden age’ for Indigenous cinema
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
‘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.
Q&A: A conversation with Secwépemc storyteller Dionne Phillips
After graduating from IndigiNews’ mentorship program, Dionne Phillips joins IndigiNews and The Wren to tell stories by and for Secwépemc Peoples
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.’
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.
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.
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.
