National Addictions Awareness Week 2025
Sharing on behalf of Q’wemtsín Health Society (QHS) — This is National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW). The number of people within the Nation suffering from substance use disorder is higher than ever before. Every person facing addiction is someone’s friend,...
Lexéy̓em: Journey to Abu Dhabi, UAE
REPORT BY KÚKWPI7 ROSANNE CASIMIR, ON BEHALF OF THE BCAFN “Kukwstép-kucw re tmicw-kt, re qelmúcw-kt, ell re stsq̓ey̓s-kucw.” “We give thanks to the land, the people, and the ancestors.” “Sabāḥ an-nūr — a morning of light to each of you.” At the inaugural World Summit...
Honouring Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A Message of Hope and Healing from TteS
Kukwstéc-kuc to each of you for standing with truth and love. As we reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour the children who never came home, the Survivors who endured, and the generations who continue to carry the...
Call for Expression of Interest
Call for Expression of Interest Tqwlutmens re S7elkst (Chairperson) Position Take Care of Baby Basket Society (Yecwmínte re Xqwllint) The Take Care of Baby Basket Society is inviting Expressions of Interest for the role of Tqwlutmens re S7elkst (Chairperson). Serving...
New Principal of Sk’elep School of Excellence
We are pleased to introduce the new Principal of Sk’elep School of Excellence, Merle Hubbard. Merle began his teaching career in School District No. 74, where he developed a deep appreciation for the role of education in shaping communities. Following the early years...
Pink Salmon Distribution
Pink salmon is available for all TteS band members and community members. We will have an abundance of fresh whole pink salmon for distribution tomorrow morning, September 12. Distribution is behind the red brick building, starting at 8:30 am. First come, first...
115 years ago – on August 25, 1910—Sir Wilfrid Laurier visited Kamloops
Statement from Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir August 25, 2025 115 years ago – on August 25, 1910—Sir Wilfrid Laurier visited Kamloops. That day, Secwépemc, Syilx, and Nlaka’pamux leaders gathered at the Odd Fellows’ Hall to deliver what is now called the 1910 Laurier...
Lexéy̓em: Welcoming Ceremony for New TteS Members- Implementing the TteS Membership Code
REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 VICKI Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Welcoming Ceremony was held on August 9, 2025, at Moccasin Square Gardens. The intent of the welcoming ceremony was to acknowledge and welcome individuals that have become TteS bands members through TteS Membership...
Le7 te Melámen Society (LtMHS) – Call for Board of Directors – TteS Representative
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm The LtMHS is seeking passionate individuals who would like to represent Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc on the LtMHS Board (Yecwemínem) as Kúkwpi7 (Director) or Tqwlútmens re S7elkst (Board Chair). The Le7 te Melámen Society...
Secwépemc History Field School Weekly Newsletter
The University of Alberta’s Secwépemc History Field School publishes a weekly newsletter highlighting student learning, community engagement, and fieldwork experiences. Browse current issues below. For more information, please contact: Dr. Sarah Nickel (she/her) 📧...