Native Culture and Green Living in Okanagan Wine Country
If someone would have shown me photos of this area and told me about Native American land – that includes everything from a winery to a cultural center -- and buildings made out of straw, I would never have guessed it was British Columbia , Canada, but it seems that every day I’m here I learn something new about the area and helping the environment. We began another sun-filled day at the Spirits Ridge Resort with a short walk down to the Nk-Mip Desert Cultural Centre . We were told to go into the theatre and watch a movie about the Osoyoos Indian band and I confess to being ready to catch up on my sleep. I was instead riveted by the story of a young girl learning about the power this land had on her people and the importance of protecting it. By the time we got out for the tour and a short hike through one of the trails, I was on the lookout for every sign of nature and nurture, though I was glad we didn’t run into any rattlesnakes! I was unable to make it over to Hester Creek Est