Okanagan Nation Alliance

06/08/2026

Over the past four days, we have carried our prayers across the territory, honouring our responsibilities to one another and to the land. Each step reflected our commitment to promoting wellness, strengthening cultural identity, celebrating Nationhood, and raising awareness about su***de and violence in our communities.

limləmt to everyone who walked, ran, supported, shared teachings, and helped carry the spirit of this journey forward. The footprints we leave behind remind us that we are strongest when we move together.

06/07/2026

🌿 $1,500 Education for Life Award (2 Available) 🌿

This award supports 2 Syilx Okanagan Nation members who are committed to their education, future career goals, and making a positive impact in their communities.

Open to students pursuing a degree, master's program, trade certification, or other eligible studies in a program that is a minimum of 2 years in length.

If you're dedicated to your educational journey and future career path, we encourage you to apply!

APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 15 AT 3PM!
For more information and full application package click here: https://syilx.org/about-us/operations/building-a-better-future-bursary/post-secondary-bursaries/

06/07/2026

Day 3 we’ve concluded outside Nakusp on route to Needles. As we prepare for our final day, our hearts are full of gratitude for the youth, Elders, supporters, and communities who have come together on this journey. Every step has been taken with purpose, carrying awareness, hope, and prayers for our people.

Tomorrow, we finish this journey together. x̌əli kʷu sqilxʷ FOR THE PEOPLE! 💛

06/06/2026

⚙️ $3,500 EMB Engineering Scholarship ⚙️

Passionate about engineering? This $3,500 scholarship is open to Syilx students pursuing engineering studies in Fall 2026, including graduating high school students, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited engineering program.

Apply today and invest in your future!

APPLICATION DEADLINE JUNE 15 AT 3PM!
For more information and full application package click here: https://syilx.org/about-us/operations/building-a-better-future-bursary/post-secondary-bursaries/

06/06/2026

We completed day 2 just outside Revelstoke!

The Spirit of Syilx Unity Run is built on connection — and some of the best memories come from the laughs shared along the journey.

We appreciate each and every one of our runners, chaperones, drivers and volunteers for all the hard work and dedication to the Spirit of Syilx Unity Run. 💛

06/05/2026

💧 Registration is now open for our next siwɬkʷ Water Webinar!

Drought affects us all—let’s come together to learn, share, and build resilience.

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/DGuANCgE4oordHoo6

For more information visit our website: https://syilx.org/events/siw%C9%ACk%CA%B7-water-webinar/

06/05/2026

That’s a wrap for day 1! from the youngest to the eldest, everyone had amazing energy! We shared plenty of laughs, smiles while running through the territory and reconnecting to the tmxʷulaxʷ.

limləmt for providing a snack station for our runners as well as the ongoing support for the Spirit of Syilx Unity Run. 💛

06/05/2026

We’ve kicked off the 2026 Spirit of Syilx Unity Run at snxƛ̓utɬxstn, Mica early this afternoon. As participants continue along the route, youth are connecting to the land, water, and territory that continue to carry our stories, teachings, and responsibilities.

Here’s a quick glimpse of our day so far, stay tuned for more updates throughout the weekend!! 💛

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

👀 More kiláwnaʔ - grizzlies are being spotted in the Okanagan—and we need your help!

We've partnered with Hope Mountain Centre to support grizzly bear monitoring across the BC Interior. If you spot a grizzly, report your sighting through the GO-GRIZZ Hotline or online through their Grizzly Bear Monitoring Program: https://www.hopemountain.org/grizzly-bear-monitoring

ɬə txətʼntiməlx mnimɬcəlx kʷu ks txətʼntimʼ - When we take care of them, they take care of us 🐻🤎