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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.

New Sacajawea Middle School Logo Shows Why Accuracy Is Important to Indigenous Cultures

Sacajawea Middle School's new logo shows the importance of ensuring accuracy when representing Indigenous cultures.

Jewish Documentary on Addiction to Hold Free Public Screening in Spokane

The Spokane Area Jewish Family Services and Temple Beth Shalom will present a free public screening of an award-winning Jewish documentary Nov. 4, from 6-10 p.m., that chronicles addiction and spreads a message of recovery.

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.

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