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Colouring Contest: Giving Thanks for Our n̓xaʔcín̓ (Elders)

September 19th, 2025

Colouring Contest!

Draw or colour a picture to brighten the day of a local Syilx elder this Thanksgiving!

Who Can Enter

Open to all First Nations children and youth ages 3-18 years old in Syilx Territory (Okanagan-Similkameen-Kootenay regions)

How It Works

  • Create a drawing or colored picture for an elder that expresses kindness, gratitude, or community spirit.
  • Include your first name, age, band/community, and a contact phone or email on the back.
  • Submit your artwork at an ONA office or scan and send to the contact provided below.
  • The artwork will be included in the Thanksgiving baskets for Syilx elders!

Deadline to submit: October 3, 2025

Prizes Available!

We will select 4 winners to receive $50!

Elders Thanksgiving Colouring Contest

If you would like to use one of ONA’s colouring sheets, please see below:

Bitterroot Woman Colouring Sheet

Salmon Colouring Sheet

To submit a drawing or for more info, please contact:

Miriam Kluczny, Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator

jordans.principle2@syilx.org or 250-870-7974