Okanagan
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- proper noun
- The transformative family events described in the text include the birth of Rita's twin girls, the death of Lacey's teenaged daughter Dorry, and Marianne's participation in the Okanagan Peace Run from Oliver in British Columbia.
- Okanagan Valley
- Okanagan Valley, British Columbia
- British Okanagan
Examples
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For instance, a group of "interested mothers and grandmothers" from the Okanagan reserve appealed to Indian Affairs to alleviate the hardship wrought by the UBCIC funding decision, explaining: "There are a lot of women on this reserve and grandmothers that are looking after their grandchildren."
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Officials warn that "air quality is compromised" in the Okanagan Valley.
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The Okanagan language is thought of as the "language of the land." This means that the land has taught us our language.
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I remember getting a really good small green apple in the Okanagan.
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Thomas King knows this well, and so did the late Okanagan storyteller, Harry Robinson.
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Okanagan oral tradition and Colville oral tradition identify the poles as the body of the Creator in a transformed state.
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In Slash, a long history of traumatic removals and relocations haunts and propels Tommy's separation from his Okanagan community.
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The Okanagan region is famous for its stunning lakes and thriving vineyards.
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Many Indigenous traditions are celebrated in the Okanagan, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the area.
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Tourists flock to the Okanagan Valley each summer to enjoy its beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Okanagan is the place name taken from the local Indigenous people and their language Nsyilxcən, so the valley, lake, and region were named after the people who have lived there for generations. That is why the Okanagan region is linked directly to the Okanagan people and their lands.