REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 NIKKI
I am happy to share that we have a new Natural Resource Department (NRD) Manager that will be starting in August. Aaron Gillespie is a Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc member and brings 25+ years of knowledge & experience in the Natural Resource sector to his new role at TteS. As the primary portfolio holder for NRD, I’m excited to work on revitalizing the Cultural Resource Management component and Stewardship. We are very lucky to have Aaron join the team to bring his wealth of knowledge to TteS.
I’d like to thank our previous NRD Manager and Assistant Manager Jim McGrath and Barry Bennett, who have moved with our Forestry to our new business arm, Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). Both Jim and Barry have seen though successful major projects with TteS NRD like Trans Mountain Expansion Project and on now they will support the forestry business with SEDC.
COUNCILLOR NIKKI FRASER
Primary Portfolio:
Natural Resources/Rights & Title
Secondary Portfolio:
Housing
Alternate Portfolio:
Lands, Leasing & Taxation
Nikki is a grassroots member of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS), with strong ties to both the Fraser and Paul Grassroot families. Nikki is proud mom to Trey, Aiyana, and Nipiy. She has worked for TteS in many different capacities since she was 15 years old. Nikki brings experience, knowledge and tools from her volunteer elected roles at BC Native Women’s Association, Native Women’s Association of Canada and the United Nations Youth Envoys office. Nikki is honoured to server her community & membership and continues her passion advocating and upholding TteS Rights and Title.