For Indigenous Communities
We, at Pacific Sport Okanagan, would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we operate is the unceded territory of the Syilx (Okanagan) Peoples.
Ways our community members can show support:
· Westbank First Nation – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation website, Westbank First Nation
· National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation – Truth and Reconciliation Week
· Government of Canada – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation website
· Kelowna Capital News – Truth and Reconciliation Day events in Kelowna, West Kelowna
Event listing:
· Downie Wenjack Fund – National Day for Truth and Recociliation Discussion, September 30th
· Kelowna Museums – Family Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, 12 – 4 p.m.
· Kelowna Museums – na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən: TRC Call to Action #94, A Discussion, September 29th, 2021 @7 PM
Other useful information, resources and organizations:
Learn more about the Sylix/Okanagan Nation. Did you know that there are 3 languages and27 communities indigenous to the Thompson-Okanagan region? Explore more!
The Penticton Indian Band Youth programs offer weekly programs, youth leadership programs, fundraising, community event supports, support for youth conferences, Canoe family training and events. Transportation is provided to and from most events.
Useful resource for all athletes and coaches with respect to supporting a healthier future for the province of British Columbia’s Indigenous communities, families and individuals.
Games for the Indigenous Peoples that began in the 1970’s
Indiginews: an Indigenous News Platform backed by The Discourse and APTN
Explore the Indiginews website which covers the Okanagan serving First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.