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The ONA is the inaugural First Nations government office of the Okanagan Nation. This page offers updates of what is going on in our community.

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“I know a lot of elders that were around prior to the major crashes and it’s hard to fathom the devastation they felt,” says biologist Ryan Benson from Syilx Territory.He was part of a team that brought salmon back to the region. https://t.co/cxSmSSjaFk

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“I know a lot of elders that were around prior to the major crashes and it’s hard to fathom the devastation they felt,” says biologist Ryan Benson from Syilx Territory.

He was part of a team that brought salmon back to the region.

Hear more Wednesday as we put salmon InFocus.

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“I know a lot of elders that were around prior to the major crashes and it’s hard to fathom the devastation they felt,” says biologist Ryan Benson from Syilx Territory.

He was part of a team that brought salmon back to the region.

Hear more Wednesday as we put salmon InFocus.

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Calling on @MitziDeanBC @MurrayRankinNDP to help us find justice.

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We demand a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fraud and theft that Saunders committed, a comprehensive critical MCFD review and recommendations for change to ensure undetected internal MCFD fraud does not continue...
For more info: https://t.co/AqMcb8EoCM

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@Okanagannation is proud to announce that our co-authored publication “Age-Structured Interactions among Reintroduced Sockeye Salmon...” was selected by the @AmFisheriesSoc as the best publication for 2021 in the North American Journal of Fisheries Management!

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Want to learn more about the Columbia River Treaty (CRT)? Join this CRT Info Session on May 16 at 6pm PT — which will include words from Chief Keith Crow, ONA Columbia River Treaty Lead.

Learn more and register today at: https://t.co/evQvvoPBiC

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@dickcannings @DanAlbas @TracyGrayKLC hope that you'll be able to join us!!

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Join us on March 22 to celebrate #WorldWaterDay2022 with the 8th Annual Syilx Okanagan Water Forum!

We'll explore how Indigenous communities here and around the world are asserting the rights of water as a living entity! For more info and to register: https://t.co/jADwYGyLaE

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Chief Clarence Louie talks about his informative memoir ‘Rez Rules’, the pivotal role his mother played in his life and his hopes for Canada’s future.

https://t.co/37esD8c3rC

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The One River Ethics Matter conference has begun
"This river doesn’t know boundaries, doesn’t know jurisdiction. The salmon that need to come over that dam, to come to our people all over the territory, need all of us to work together."

Dr. Jeannette Armstrong

@ubcokanagan

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Congratulations y̓ilmixʷm ki law na Chief Clarence Louie on being named as an Honorary Degree recipient from the University of British Columbia.

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Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative is an Indigenous-led collaboration of the Syilx Okanagan Nation, Ktunaxa Nation, Secwépemc Nation, Canada and British Columbia. Learn more about this Initiative…https://t.co/4FfoNeLAi7

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@fnha help us spread the word!

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Keep ʔaʔsiwɬ in your prayers tomorrow and the days to come as he’s blessed to receive the gift of a kidney for transplant. We are encouraging all those who may be considering organ donation to find out more: https://t.co/u3bUDLCfwp https://t.co/09WPl788AV

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Team BC Player Selection Camp for the 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
The 2020 Selection Camp will be held March 27-29, 2020 at the Canlan Ice Sport South Cariboo Recreation Centre in 100 Mile House, BC.
https://t.co/i9kkrkRTjW

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Looking forward to all the students coming out to the Salmon Feast this Sunday @UBCOaboriginal

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In the spirit of partnership and reconciliation, a landmark agreement to explore salmon reintroduction into the Columbia River Basin between the Syilx Okanagan, Ktunaxa and Secwepemc Indigenous Nations, Canada and British Columbia.
For more visit: https://t.co/gU7EYtjEtE

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REMINDER: The 2019 Salmon Feast will be on September 20th-22th at Okanagan Falls campground.

Camping is limited, register now to reserve your spot: https://t.co/VkALUI2frF

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"Anticipating 60,000 sockeye returning to the Columbia, with 45,000 to 51,000 to the Okanagan... Since these estimates are below 80,000, neither an economic nor recreational fishery will be considered. https://t.co/rxEe3dHXkk

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Just a friendly reminder that the "Building a Better Future Bursary" closes today. Make sure to get your application in no later than midnight today.
Follow link for application and for more info: https://t.co/EviwyarxfY