The Okanagan Nation Alliance is pleased to announce the publication of the siwɬkʷ Water Curriculum K-12 Teacher’s Resource Guide. The guide incorporates Syilx traditional water knowledge into the curriculum objectives based on the core competencies listed in B.C.’s new curriculum.

This resource guide provides Syilx and non-Syilx educators, School Districts, and Band Schools with teaching materials and on-the-land activities featuring Syilx cultural perspectives and nsyilxcen language on the topic of water.

Syilx people led the development, vetted the resources, and created this new guide so that Syilx knowledge, perspectives, and teachings are accurately reflected.

Having Indigenous representation in our education systems is an important step towards advancing reconciliation in Canada.

This Syilx-led project ensured that Syilx voices, stories and representations are portrayed meaningfully. For many years, Indigenous stories and the truth of our colonial history of Canada have been left out of our education systems.

This project integrates Syilx worldviews through our work with Syilx Nation community members and involved the knowledge of our elders.

Thanks to our funders: the Okanagan Basin Water Board and the Real Estate Foundation of BC

siwɬkʷ Water Curriculum K-12 Teacher’s Resource Guide

For more information:

Eva Antonijevic siwɬkʷ | Water Project Manager

eantonijevic@syilx.org

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We are pleased to present to you the Okanagan Nation Alliance Annual Report for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which reports on initiatives, activities, partnerships and progress as we work to uphold the Okanagan Nation Declaration. From our work defending and asserting Title and Rights, to continued efforts to call salmon back to the territory, or promoting the self-determination of Syilx Okanagan communities, the work of the Nation has been wide ranging. Please share with any organizations and people that would benefit from better understanding the work of the Syilx Okanagan Nation over the last year.

ONA Annual Report 2023_2024_Web Protected

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The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) was formed in 1981 as the inaugural First Nations government in the Okanagan to work collectively on areas of common concern and to advance and assert Syilx Okanagan Nation Title and Rights over Syilx Okanagan Territory. The ONA Chiefs Executive Council (CEC) is dedicated to upholding our inherent rights and responsibilities.

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