Constructing Indigeneity: Syilx Okanagan Oraliture and tmixʷcentrism
This is a research paper written by a member of the Syilx Okanagan People. Jeannette Armstrong’s objective is to share the history and culture of the Syilx People with the hope of revitalizing their language, knowledge, and traditions. For my project, my partner and I have decided to focus our curricular content on integrating Syilx peoples’ way of knowing and learning. We want to be intentional about not placing Indigenous peoples under one umbrella. We recognize and respect that all communities are different and want our lessons to reflect that.