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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 Artist’s Long Recovery Continues After Being Shot at Rally

On Oct. 27, Native artist and activist Jacob Johns posted an update to his social media about his recovery after being shot in the chest at a rally last month in New Mexico, but his recovery may create some challenges.

Respected Local Indigenous Artist & Activist Shot, Injured in New Mexico

Last week, Jacob Johns, a local Hopi and Akimel O’odham activist and artist, was shot during a rally celebrating the postponement of resurrecting a conquistador statue in New Mexico and is in the ICU.

Gonzaga to Host Event on Protecting Environment through Advocacy and Indigenous Perspectives

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Gonzaga University will be hosting a panel discussion on protecting water and landscapes through advocacy and Indigenous perspectives.

WSDOT Seeking Projects for Sandy Williams Transportation Program

The program is named after Sandy Williams, a civil rights activist and journalism entrepreneur who worked to reconnect her Spokane neighborhood after the construction of I-90 split it in half. She died in a plane crash on Sept. 5, 2022, while making her way back to Spokane from vacation.

Beloved Salem Lutheran Church Pastor, Liv Larson Andrews, Holds Last Sunday Service

It was a bittersweet Sunday service for members of Salem Lutheran Church. The Rev. Liv Larson Andrews, who has been pastor at the church since Feb. 13, 2010, gave her last Sunday service before starting her new position in October as director for evangelical mission at the Northwest Intermountain Synod.

Local Art and Culture Festival to Celebrate BIPOC Talent and Break Down Barriers

This weekend, The Root Experience will be holding its art and culture festival that will celebrate BIPOC talent from various cultures and disciplines throughout the region, while seeking to erase borders created by colonization.

Local Buddhist Temple Robbed of Cash and Gold

On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 13, the Buddhist Institute of Universal Compassion Foundation in Spokane, Washington, was robbed by a group of masked individuals who stole thousands of dollars from the temple.

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