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The journey of the Syilx Okanagan Nation to restore sockeye salmon from the edge of extinction reflects the revitalization of the Syilx people as well.

ONA’s Fish in Schools program is one of the key fish education programs for youth in the region, particularly the...

Introducing the Syilx Okanagan People’s territory involves more than just naming the boundaries; it is about acknowledging the profound cultural, historical, and spiritual significance of these lands. 

The kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Hatchery is a testament to the perseverance of the Syilx people to realize their dream of restoring the ntytyix (Salmon) – one of our Four Food Chiefs – to their original habitat and rightful place in our territory.

The journey of the Syilx Okanagan Nation to restore sockeye salmon from the brink of extinction reflects the revitalization of the Syilx people as well.

FinS is a comprehensive fish education program for youth, with a focus on sc'win (sockeye salmon), their lifecycle and the importance of their ecosystems.

The Syilx Nation's worldview emphasizes interconnectedness, viewing nature relationally without distinction between animate and inanimate beings, including land, animals, and people.

Our nsyilxcən language is our knowledge of the land, water and the tmixʷ. Our nsyilxcən language affirms the connections between the Syilx Okanagan Nation and other Salishan-speaking Nations.

"We are the unconquered aboriginal people of this land, our mother; The creator has given us our mother, to enjoy, to manage and to protect;" The Okanagan Nation Declaration is a significant document that embodies the collective aspirations, values, and rights of the Syilx Okanagan people.

The Syilx Water Declaration serves as a living document on the Syilx relations and values to water. This document communicates the importance of water and responsibilities we have as Syilx people.