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In a collaboration between On Root Project, Rotary Centre for the Arts, the Kelowna Art Gallery and the UBCO intensive, SNRK will explore on of the countrysa国际传媒檚 most controversial themes: Indigenous rights and title.

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On tour for their latest album Trapline, Robinson was excited about bringing SNRK to Kelowna after seeing them play at Breakout West.

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The Snotty Nose Rez Kids will play at the Rotary Centre for the Arts on July 16.

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