Athena Bonneau

British Columbia, Canada

Indigenous Correspondent/ Freelance at Global News

🇨🇦🇺🇸 syilx/ Northern Cree — Indigenous Reporter — @GlobalOkanagan @IndigiNewsMedia

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Articles

Rising lacrosse star from Penticton Indian Band tries out for Team Canada - Penticton News

Feb 8, 2024 | castanet.net | Athena Bonneau

As the sun dips behind the mountains, casting its golden glow on the landscape of sn?pin?tktn? (Penticton), Meadow Arcand-Squakin stands on the field with a lacrosse stick in her hand, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead. The young syilx and plains Cree woman from the Penticton Indian Band is emerging as a talented multi-sport athlete with aspirations that extend far beyond the boundaries of sports.
Rising Penticton Indian Band lacrosse star tries out for Team Canada

Feb 4, 2024 | infotel.ca | Athena Bonneau

“Playing a sport fosters a sense of community and relationship building and embodies cultural values,” says Meadow Arcand-Squakin. Image Credit: Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative February 04, 2024 - 10:30 AM As the sun dips behind the mountains, casting its golden glow on the landscape of Penticton (sn?pin?tktn?), Meadow Arcand-Squakin stands on the field with a lacrosse stick in her hand, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead.
'I feel so much power whenever I play'

Feb 1, 2024 | therecord.com | Athena Bonneau

By Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IndigiNews As the sun dips behind the mountains, casting its golden glow on the landscape of sn̓pin̓tktn̓ (Penticton), Meadow Arcand-Squakin stands on the field with a lacrosse stick in her hand, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead. The young syilx and plains Cree woman from the Penticton Indian Band is emerging as a talented multi-sport athlete with aspirations that extend far beyond the boundaries of sports. The Canadian Press.
Rising lacrosse star from PIB tries out for Team Canada: ‘I feel so much power whenever I play’

Feb 1, 2024 | thespec.com | Athena Bonneau

As the sun dips behind the mountains, casting its golden glow on the landscape of sn̓pin̓tktn̓ (Penticton), Meadow Arcand-Squakin stands on the field with a lacrosse stick in her hand, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead. The young syilx and plains Cree woman from the Penticton Indian Band is emerging as a talented multi-sport athlete with aspirations that extend far beyond the boundaries of sports. Already a Subscriber?
New Indigenous art space in Penticton opens its doors with first exhibition

Jan 25, 2024 | infotel.ca | Athena Bonneau

A grand opening ceremony for a new artist run centre in Penticton was held on January 23, 2023. Image Credit: Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative January 25, 2024 - 3:30 PM A new sqilxw artist-run centre has opened its doors in Penticton (snpintktn) — realizing a decades-long dream for a group of local Indigenous creatives. A grand opening ceremony was held by the art organization Ullus Collective on Tuesday, Jan.
New Indigenous art space opens its doors in snpintktn with first exhibition

Jan 25, 2024 | therecord.com | Athena Bonneau

By Athena Bonneau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IndigiNews A new sqilxw artist-run centre has opened its doors in snpintktn (Penticton) - realizing a decades-long dream for a group of local Indigenous creatives. A grand opening ceremony for sənullustən was held by the art organization Ullus Collective on Tuesday, unveiling the space located in the Carriage House at the Penticton & District Community Arts Council. The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
New Indigenous art space opens its doors in snpintktn with first exhibition

Jan 25, 2024 | thespec.com | Athena Bonneau

A new sqilxw artist-run centre has opened its doors in snpintktn (Penticton) — realizing a decades-long dream for a group of local Indigenous creatives. A grand opening ceremony for sənullustən was held by the art organization Ullus Collective on Tuesday, unveiling the space located in the Carriage House at the Penticton & District Community Arts Council. Already a Subscriber?
Action plan launched to protect wildlife corridor in the Okanagan

Dec 12, 2023 | globalnews.ca | Athena Bonneau

As the Okanagan Valley grapples with increased development, a plan has been designed to maintain and restore a wildlife corridor. The corridor, 65 kilometres in length, is not only vital for facilitating wildlife movement, but it also holds immense cultural significance as a traditional food gathering spot for local Indigenous people. “There are areas that are calving habitat for elk, moose and deer,” said Dixon Terbasket, a wildlife technician with the Okanagan Nation Alliance.
SD67 career fair connects Indigenous students with professional mentors

Nov 22, 2023 | therecord.com | Athena Bonneau

During a career fair in "Penticton" last week, Indigenous secondary school students heard from 26 mentors working in different industries - giving the Youth an opportunity to learn about various professional pathways. The event was the first-ever Indigenous Career Fair held by School District 67's (SD67) Indigenous Parent Group, planned in collaboration with the district's Indigenous Education Program and held at Princess Margaret Secondary School.
SD67 career fair connects Indigenous students with professional mentors

Nov 21, 2023 | wellandtribune.ca | Athena Bonneau

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