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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.

Finding Ironman: A Refugee’s Journey through Trauma to Discovering Healing

For 46-year-old Ben Tran, much of his early life involved loss and fighting for survival. From attempting to flee Vietnam when he was a child, to losing family, the father of seven children was able to find direction and purpose through Ironman and seeks to instill hope through his life story.

Healing Lodge of The Seven Nations Expands Adolescent Services with New Facility

On Friday afternoon, and on the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (the first Native American to be declared a saint in the Catholic Church, the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations held a grand opening of its Family Wellness & Healing Center (FWHC) in Spokane Valley.

Veradale UCC celebrates love in light of vandalism, theft

Even though it’s only been a week since Veradale United Church of Church experienced vandalism and theft, the halls of the church were filled with joy and love Sunday, where members of the church and community held a “Love is Greater than Hate” flash mob potluck.

Indigenous Entrepreneur Shares Alutiiq Culture & Love of Cat Toys through Catnip Connections

Catnip Connections may be a new company, but for Freddie Katelnikoff the beadwork they make stems from childhood and their company’s crafts allow them to share their Alutiiq heritage with everyone.

Two-Spirit Powwow to Hold Indigiqueer Event During Pride Week in Downtown Spokane

During Pride Week, Spokane Falls Two-Spirit Powwow will hold an event at Riverfront Park to celebrate two-spirit individuals in a space created for Indigiqueer people by Indigiqueer people.

Caring for Our Mental Health Is Caring for God’s Creation

Mental health is a subject that faces a lot of stigma and shame in society. Addressing it and seeking support involves being vulnerable and open about what's going on in our minds, which is not easy to do. However, learning to care for our mental health is part of caring for God's Creation.

Native Game Designer from CDA Tribe Incorporates His Culture and Computer Skills into Art

Randall Schleufer, an artist and citizen of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, has not only been creating art that reflects his Indigenous heritage, but he’s also been designing video games since he was young.

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