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Splatsin chief to be honoured

A North Okanagan resident is being recognized for his contributions to the community.

A North Okanagan resident is being recognized for his contributions to the community.

Wayne Christian, chief of the Splatsin First Nation, will receive an honourary doctorate from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops June 13.

Christian has been elected chief of the Splatsin band several times and has advocated for aboriginal people in the areas of health, title and rights, and culture on provincial and national committees.