The City of Vernon has transferred the copyright to the name for a mythical sea creature, Ogopogo, to a local First Nation. Previously subject to criticism of cultural appropriation, the name is derived from a word in the local Syilx language.

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Canadian City Transfers Ogopogo Copyright To First Nation

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