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Indigenous Event Blog

May 1, 2024 | Uncategorized

Enjoying Fun in the Sun – sun safety tips submitted by UBCO Practicum Student, Justin Yuen

Jul 12, 2023 | Uncategorized

Healing Through Indigenous Practices – submitted by Krista Trask, UBCO Master’s Practicum Student

May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized

Healing Through Indigenous Practices Have you ever considered how incorporating Indigenous worldviews and healing practices into mainstream mental health services could...

Information around application for the new Canada Housing Benefit

Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

*New* Canada Housing Benefit “one-time payment for low-income renters” The Canadian Government is offering a one-time, tax-free payment of $500 to assist low-income renters with the cost of their rent. This benefit is administered through the CRA (Canada Revenue...

Tomorrow, September 30, Is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized

Canada’s history with Indigenous peoples is fraught with colonization and assimilation that destroyed centuries of cultural traditions and practices. Often when we hear about Indigenous peoples it is in discussion about residential schools, the 60’s scoop and the...

Gardening – A Tool to Support Your Mental Wellbeing

Jun 2, 2022 | Uncategorized

West Kelowna’s Peer Ambassadors help those experiencing homelessness

May 13, 2022 | Article

We are grateful to be a part of the Peers Ambassador Program in collaboration with other West Kelowna organizations. Follow the link for more information: ...

Announcement- New Managing Director Sept 1, 2021

Sep 2, 2021 | Announcement

Wildfire Preparation

Aug 26, 2021 | Article

We are currently amidst an unusual and unprecedented wildfire season here in the Okanagan. Here is some need to know information to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe: STAGES OF EVACUATION A breakdown of what the 3 stages of evacuation are and what they mean:...

Self Care

Jul 20, 2021 | Article

SELF CARE Self-care is a buzz word that we may hear often – through workshops ending with reminders to practice self-care, advertisements prompting us to buy fancy soaps and creams in the name of self-care, co-workers or friends going out for a few drinks in...