Syilx Connection est Nov 13/21

Doesn’t this mean folks don’t believe in this capitalist driven economic system that destroys planets? Where is the Reconciliation Party? The one that says Whoa folks, we went down the wrong path. Those who were already here have a better system. Let’s use that! colonizers tho…

⛔️REMINDER #BCHwy1 - The highway is now CLOSED between #Revelstoke and #GoldenBC for avalanche control work. Commercial vehicles are being held in #Malakwa. Next update Wed Mar 18th at 9am. #GlacierNationalPark @511Alberta ℹ️More info: drivebc.ca/?pan=-117.4662…

How Carney’s ‘build fast’ push divides Canada’s Indigenous peoples aljazeera.com/economy/2026/3…

Leaders in the North Okanagan join forces to protect crucial watershed from fire: Sacred to the syilx, and source of drinking water for 80,000 people, the North Aberdeen Plateau faces ‘extreme threat’ of wildfire — a new plan hopes to help /via IndigiNews indiginews.com/news/leaders-i…

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Dear gentle reader. No one is forcing you to stay in Canada. You can leave any time. The “ton” has much to account for Aboriginal Rights &Title over legal fiction & all that ethical good vibes stuff. #Canada #canpoli #cndpoli #unceded #WhereIsYourDeed #NoGoodVibesOnStolenLand

#BreakingNews: "The Musqueam Agreements do not affect privately owned land" stated Crown-Indigenous Relations spokesperson Pascal Laplante in an email to the New Westminster Times moments ago. Here is Laplante's full statement: "The Musqueam Agreements do not affect privately owned land. The Incremental Recognition Agreement provides general recognition that Musqueam has Aboriginal rights and title within their Territory and establishes a framework for ongoing discussions and future negotiations to define how and where those rights and title could apply. Further, Musqueam has been clear they have no interest in taking over private property. As stated by Musqueam Chief Sparrow in December 2025: “Musqueam is not coming for anyone’s private property. Our approach to traditional unceded territory is one of partnership and relationship with our neighbours, not trying to take away our neighbours’ private property.” Canada firmly believes that the best way to resolve outstanding claims is to work together in partnership through co-operative negotiations and respectful dialogue. Not through litigation. Our government has made the responsible choice of negotiating these agreements. In doing so, we are able to resolve longstanding disputes about land in a way that respects the rights of Indigenous People, upholds existing private property rights, and is in the best interest of all Canadians."

Wildfire and smoke, extreme heat, flooding and drought are already affecting communities across the Central Okanagan, and these impacts are expected to grow in the years ahead. That’s why the RDCO is inviting residents to help shape a new Regional Climate Resilience Strategy (RCRS). Your input will help identify practical actions to reduce risks and strengthen how our communities prepare for future climate events. Have your say by taking the short survey: yoursay.rdco.com/RCRS

This year marks a decade of the partnership between the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, in Washington, and a syilx hatchery up-river thenarwhal.ca/syilx-salmon-e…

By weaving together traditional Sqilxw equestrianism, language and connection to tmixʷ, a first-of-its-kind equine-assisted therapy initiative in Thompson Okanagan responds to the need for culturally grounded wellness frameworks for Indigenous youth. buff.ly/gdVdjS5

The next time you hear Canadian settlers, including B.C. settlers, whining about Aboriginal Title vs. Fee Simple Property, remember this!

With habitat affected by wildfires, syilx-led program monitors rattlesnakes: The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre has received new federal funding to continue its research on how the snakes are adapting to a changing environment /via IndigiNews indiginews.com/news/syilx-led…

How @FortisBC's Okanagan Capacity Mitigation Project is going to meet the growing demand for #naturalgas in one of the fastest-growing regions of BC. Learn more: ow.ly/nFxE50Y5vZn #bcpoli

We love the work of Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun now on view at Kelowna Art Gallery's "Floor Opener" exhibition. The bold recognizable work of the Cowichan and Okanagan artist is closely tied to the land and histories of the West Coast. kelownaartgallery.com/floor-opener/

Researchers are working on understanding how rattlesnake habitats have been impacted by a 2021 wildfire in the South Okanagan. "That actually burnt all known den locations, as well as all known birthing locations." Story by Sonal Gupta. indiginews.com/news/syilx-led…

First Nations leaders across the Syilx/Okanagan region are advising their members to carefully consider travel to the United States, citing concerns about safety amid ongoing political tensions. pentictonherald.ca/news/article_b…

BC Greens leader Emily Lowan makes the case for government-run grocery stores, citing Jimmy Pattison’s near-monopoly in many communities: “It’s clear there’s all this price gouging going on, they’re exploiting workers.”

Makes complete sense that PP would be managed by Outhouse. Pp belongs in the toilet.

The whole pride of the US is the right to bear arms and yet the so called president of the Free World says “I don’t like he had a gun.” Everyone has a gun Donald, your party fought for that right.

Across a colonial border, First Nations share salmon eggs to bypass dams This year marks a decade of the partnership between the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, in ‘Washington,’ and a syilx hatchery upriver /via IndigiNews indiginews.com/news/across-a-…

"An upcoming petition is aiming to recall Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream MLA Tara Armstrong from her seat in Victoria." Read more at: nelsonstar.com/2026/01/15/rec…