Penticton Art Gallery showcasing numerous talented contemporary Indigenous artists

Penticton Art Gallery showcasing numerous talented contemporary Indigenous artists

A new exhibition at the Penticton Art Gallery premiered last Saturday alongside the Ignite the Arts Festival to showcase a prominent group of Indigenous contemporary artists, even as the gallery struggles with a sudden loss of funding. The three exhibitions of Indigenous Art Excellence are Levi Bent...

Simpcw First Nation declares Raush Valley an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area

Simpcw First Nation has taken steps to preserve and protect the Raush Valley, an area located south of McBride. This week, the First Nation announced it had declared the valley an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA). In a news release, Simpcw Kukpi7 George Lampreau said the designation, w...