The recent discovery of hundreds of children’s bodies at Kamloops Residential School confirms a heartbreaking reality for Indigenous people in Canada and provided a major break in efforts to solve a decades-old mystery for many of Canada’s Indigenous families with missing children. The dead include relatives of Grand Chief Ronald Derrickson. Canada’s Residential School system was a nationwide effort by…
Former West Bank Grand Chief Ron Derrickson is a finalist for Foreword Reviews 2020 Indie Finalists for his autobiography and memoir Fight or Submit, Standing Tall in Two Worlds . According to Foreword, some 2000 titles were submitted, and winners are being determined by teams of librarians and bookseller judges. The winners will be announced on June 17, 2021. Fight…
FIGHT OR SUBMIT From the award-winning author of Unsettling Canada: A National Wake Up Call and Reconciliation Manifesto comes an inspiring memoir of assassination attempts, poverty, hard work and success. After it’s October 27, 2020 release, the book’s publisher reports all hard copies of the book have been sold. Fight or Submit; Standing Tall in Two Worlds exceeded planned sales…
If you own a startup or small business and are looking for help, the questions can feel overwhelming. While there are businesses, groups, organizations, or even well-meaning friends and relatives everywhere with advice and guidance, you still have to create your own luck. While success in business is elusive and difficult, it is simple in concept. There is a formula…
TAMPA FL– Tampa, like other major cities, is always looking for ways to improve inner city neighborhoods by nourishing businesses, jobs, and opportunities. City government can only do so much, as city governments don’t start businesses. They can however improve roads, parks, public safety, and enforce property ordinances. East Tampa is one such area. It is situated between downtown Tampa and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Niagara Falls, NY)—Kelly Derrickson, daughter of West Bank, BC Grand Chief Ron Derrickson, has recently been nominated in two categories at the Native American Music Awards. We Are Love , recently released by the famed singer is up for Best Music Video Narrative and Best Indie Single of the Year. The Native American Music Awards will be held on…
SUMTER, SC— Everybody has more than a passing interest in the personalities of those around us. You may or may not be aware at first when you are in the presence of a rare individual. People refer to horoscopes, personality tests and temperament theory in an effort to sort individuals into profiles that are easy to understand. The Myers and…
KELOWNA, BC – Kelowna’s own Kelly Derrickson will headline the 2019 Okanagan Music Festival at Gellatly Fields and Johnson Bentley Memorial Park on Sunday, July 7th at 8:15 pm. The festival itself is the first of its kind and will take place during the weekend of July 6th and 7th, celebrating indigenous dance, music, arts and storytelling. Kelly will perform…