Emily K.

ENDERBY, BC – Charlie’s Gen7, an 100% Indigenous-owned gas station and convenience store located on Splatsin territory, celebrated their Grand Opening with a community appreciation even on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. After first opening their doors in mid-March with a traditional smudge ceremony and keynote speakers, Charlie’s Gen7 hosted a second, larger celebration designed to thank the community and their growing base of loyalty customers. Beginning at 11:00am, customers were welcomed with...

Everyone in Canada has felt the impact of rising fuel prices over the last several months. On average, Canadians were spending roughly $231 per month on fuel, but that number has surged by nearly 40% following the outbreak of the war in the Middle East. As fuel prices climbed, the average monthly cost of owning a vehicle increased from $1,373 to $1,439. Combined with the inflation Canadians experience throughout March, it’s clear that the cost of everyday life continues to rise. And that’s...

Gen7 highlights several of the powerful Indigenous women who are raising their voices and leading calls for action to address the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit individuals, bringing greater awareness to both the urgency and need for meaningful change