Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science
July 11, 2023Through a partnership between the Upper Nicola Band and Living Lakes Canada, Indigenous Knowledge is being incorporated into a new approach for climate-resilient lake management. The Local Indigenous Knowledge and...
Extensive Area of Grasslands South of Kamloops Now Protected
July 5, 2023Over 6,100 hectares of grasslands are being protected forever. The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Bunchgrass Hills Conservation Area project constitutes one of the largest private grassland conservation achievements in the...
In Our Backyard: Lewis’s Woodpecker
July 4, 2023The Lewis’s woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) is a striking bird found in the Thompson Nicola Region that’s known for its vibrant feathers and unique behaviors. With its glossy green-black feathers, salmon-coloured...
Tŝihqot’in Chiefs Speak at United Nations; Rangers Speak at Guardians Gathering in Ottawa
June 19, 2023A Tŝihqot’in delegation presented at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in April in New York. Nits’ilʔin (Chief) Joe Alphonse’s speech outlined the importance of Indigenous knowledge during...
Invasive Species Action Success on Elephant Hill
June 19, 2023The Elephant Hill Wildfire Invasive Plant Program was developed by the Thompson Nicola Regional District to mitigate the impacts of invasive species in areas affected by wildfire. With funding from...
We Are of Water Graphic Novel Launch Kicks off National Indigenous History Month
June 19, 2023Healthy Watersheds Initiative has launched the graphic novel We Are of Water, illustrated by Chenoa Gao, now available to download. We Are of Water provides visuals connected to voices and...
In Our Backyard: Common Nighthawk
June 5, 2023Nestled within the picturesque landscape of British Columbia’s Thompson-Nicola watershed area lies a hidden gem of avian biodiversity—the common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor). With its enigmatic nature and captivating aerial acrobatics,...
Conservation Planning for Climate Change Initiative Moves into the Field
May 18, 2023Partnering with the Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program, we continue to work together on Conservation Planning for Climate Change in the Thompson Okanagan, a multi-year initiative to...
