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Matthew Kincanon

Matthew Kincanon is a communications coordinator with a journalism and political science degree from Gonzaga University. His journalism experience includes the Gonzaga Bulletin, The Spokesman-Review, Art Chowder, Trending Northwest, Religion Unplugged and FāVS News. He loves being a freelancer for FāVS because, having been born and raised in Spokane, he wants to learn more about the various religious communities and cultures in his hometown, especially Indigenous communities.

Native American Spirituality Discussed as part of Library’s Religions & Philosophies Series

On Saturday afternoon at the South Hill Spokane Public Library, Donell Barlow, author, health coach and member of the Ottawa tribe, shared her personal journey of healing from trauma by connecting to her culture and Native American spirituality.

Native American helplines becoming more important in face of sexual assault and violence

With Native American women becoming more vulnerable to sexual assault and domestic violence, especially with the number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) cases reaching over 5,700 as of 2016, helplines such as StrongHearts Native Helpline are becoming more vital to combating these issues and helping women get the assistance they need.

Eastern Washington Legislative Conference seeks to inspire action

The annual Eastern Washington Legislative Conference, co-sponsored by Fig Tree, Faith Action Network and Catholic Charities, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Spokane Valley United Methodist, focusing on the theme of “Making IT Happen” to encourage people to call to action surrounding social justice issues and public policy.

2019 Spokane Area Christmas Listings

If you’re looking for a place to worship this Christmas season, here is a list of services on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and other special Christmas services occurring within the Spokane area.

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women focus of talk at GU

Margo Hill, assistant professor at Eastern Washington University and member of the Spokane Tribe, spoke at Gonzaga University this week about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).

Event seeks to create a better future for lower Snake River

At a “Spokane Loaves and Fishes,”event on Tuesday night at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist a panel of farmers, commercial fishermen, Northwest tribal members and activists discussed issues concerning the dams and salmon conservation on the Columbia-Snake River Basin.

Racist fliers found near Morning Star Baptist Church

By Matthew Kincanon On Monday racist posters and fliers relating to a neo-nazi group were placed on the outer perimeter of Morning Star Missionary Baptist...

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