May is a month of reflection and honour, as we take time to remember our sisters or Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S), and also to celebrate our mothers and female caregivers. Many Indigenous cultures are rooted in matriarchal systems, where women are respected and honoured as life-givers, leaders, and knowledge keepers.
We’re excited to launch the very first issue of the North Okanagan Friendship Center Society (NOFCS) Newsletter. As the land begins to wake and the season shifts towards renewal, we’re inspired by the energy of Spring - a time for growth, connection, and fresh beginnings.
