June may be Pride Month, but a local society is reminding the public its also National Indigenous History Month.
Kelowna Pride Society said in a statement they want people to think about and honour the history, heritage and diversity of Canada乌鸦传媒檚 First Nations, Inuit, and M茅tis not just this month, but after as well.
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The society added that members want to continue 乌鸦传媒渇ostering a community that is inclusive, equitable and kind as possible乌鸦传媒�, which extends to supporting Indigenous residents in the area.
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For those who may have been impacted by residential schools and the recent news of the Kamloops site, you can call the Indian Residential School Survivors Society乌鸦传媒檚 crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.
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