Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc

A reminder that Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) does not permit public hiking or trail use on Band lands including non leased reserve lands, and Band owned properties such as Spiyu7ullucw Ranch. These areas are reserved for the exclusive use of TteS membership and are not open to recreational use by the general public; those illegally accessing these lands are trespassing and enforceable under a Band bylaw.

We understand that signs or maps aren’t always clear — but areas such as the grasslands and mountains, property surrounding industrial zones, ranching areas, or residential Band lands are not open for public access beyond road right of ways. These spaces are often mistaken for public land, but they are private and hold cultural, environmental, and safety considerations. If you are unsure, do your own due diligence and research reserve land boundary maps which are readily available. Many of the main access points to reserve lands have no trespassing signage installed.

Please note: while places like the Sun Rivers golf course have public access agreements, that doesn’t apply to surrounding lands or hills off of their lease boundaries.

Please respect “No Trespassing” signage and avoid hiking on band lands. There are dozens of trails in Kamloops area that are open for hiking, please use those. Your respect helps us protect Secwépemc land and ways of life.

 

A powerful symbol of remembrance and healing—the ceremonial chair first placed at the 2022 National Gathering on Unmarked Burials—has been formally entrusted to Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. Over the past two and a half years, it has gathered sacred offerings from communities across Turtle Island. The chair will now remain with Tk̓emlúps, who have committed to sharing it with other communities in honour of the missing children.

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A fire that broke out Sunday night at the Stswékstem Engineered Waste Management Facility was quickly extinguished thanks to a coordinated effort by Kamloops Fire Rescue, Grassland Organics staff, and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc security. No injuries or equipment damage were reported. The cause is still unknown, and an internal review is underway. Stswékstem Engineered Waste Management Facility remains open for business.

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June 13, 2025 – Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is working to protect a site on the North Shore where ancestral remains were located on Thursday, June 12, 2025.Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc requests that the site be respected, as it is now considered a sacred site. The site is protected under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the BC Heritage Conservation Act. Any alteration or disturbance to the sacred site is illegal and punishable under provincial law.

Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir states, “Cultural heritage is an important value for TteS and we have a responsibility to ensure that our TteS cultural and traditional practices are being respected. Our people have been here since time immemorial and travelled extensively throughout Secwepemcúl̓ecw.”

Kúkpi7 Rosanne would like to acknowledge the support of the RCMP, who continue to be a great partner and friend. RCMP were quick to communicate with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and work with us to uphold our mutual commitment to respectful cultural heritage management.

The area is currently under 24-hour security, and we request that the public and media avoid the area to allow Tk̓emlúps to complete important work. We would like to thank and encourage the public to always report potential remains and/or artifacts to the nearest RCMP detachment and Tk̓emlúps. For more information, to report artifacts other than remains, or to seek further guidance concerning archaeological sites you can consult the City of Kamloops Archaeological Sites Bulletin or contact the B.C. Archaeology Branch.

Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir
~ on behalf of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Council

Ten band and community members recently completed a 4 month construction trade sampler. Thank you to Brennen Joseph, the instructor who created this video to highlight the renovation project the students undertook. Commendations to Guy Gottfriedson at Spiyu7ullucw Ranch for allowing us to renovate one of the old ranch houses. This was a community effort!!

YUCWEMINEM NE TSETSITCWS-KUCW SOCIETY
Call for Board of Directors (Voluntary Positions)

 

Application deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm.

Are you looking for a unique leadership opportunity? Have you been yearning to put your talent in strategic thinking, financial forecasting, organization behavior, project management or policy advocacy in the service of a great cause?

Well, look no further! If you are committed to improving Housing options for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, we are looking for you!

Yucwemínem ne Tsetsítcws-kucw Society (also referred to as “the YneT Society”) is the not-for-profit organization mandated to lead the development and management of non-profit housing for the Tk̓emlúpsemc, and raise the standard of housing for the community. The organization is mandated to build on strong cultural practices and traditions of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc.  This is an exciting opportunity for skilled and dynamic individuals to contribute to and help shape the Yucwemínem ne Tsetsítcws-kucw Society.

Term length for the Board of Directors is 3 years. The structure of the Board of Directors will include a minimum of 3 Directors, or such other number as may be determined from time to time by the Board, up to a maximum of 9 Directors. The majority of the Directors will be TteS Members.

 

ROLE PURPOSE:

The members of the YneT Society will be the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Council, and the Board of Directors shall be appointed by Council.

The Board of Directors will receive overall direction from Council and will be responsible for operation of the YneT Society. The Board will be a policy board and will provide input in areas such as governing structure, finance, human resources, tenant relations, operations and maintenance, housing development, and infrastructure.

The Board will report to the Members of the Society and will provide strategic direction to the YneT Society

 

COMMITMENT:

Board members will be required to attend regularly scheduled meetings as well as being expected to attend the Annual General Meeting, special events, and fulfilling other commitments of the role. There will be a minimum of one annual general meeting per year with the option for additional extraordinary general meetings as the need arises, and Directors will be required to read all documents and materials provided in advance and participate fully in the meetings.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a professional qualification or experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Indigenous governance and administration
• Housing development
• Construction
• Non-profit management
• Accounting, banking, or financial management
• Project management
• Social Work
• Government relations

In selecting the Board of Directors, the Council will utilize a matrix selection process to ensure a broad range and diversity of skills, knowledge, experience, and expertise.

Directors will not be remunerated in any capacity as a Director or Officer. However, Directors may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred while acting on behalf of the Society.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit the following for consideration for the position:

• Resume with relevant experience & qualifications.
• Cover letter
• Three references

Please submit your application to Trevor Cameron, Chief Administrative Officer at trevor.cameron@ttes.ca

Be sure to include “Board of Directors Application” in the subject line of your email.

Deadline for applications is Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm.

If you have questions, please email Trevor Cameron, Chief Administrative Officer at trevor.cameron@ttes.ca

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We are pleased to share that, as part of its commitment to reconciliation and to supporting the future of aviation and aerospace, the BC Aviation Council, in partnership with Kamloops Airport, has announced the establishment of the Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir Aviation and Aerospace Scholarship.

This significant initiative honours Kúkpi7 Rosanne and highlights her leadership and ongoing dedication to the advancement of Indigenous peoples in various sectors, including aviation and aerospace.

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We are making arrangements for backyard landscaping services for the rental units, which the Housing Department is coordinating with P&E Landscapers. To ensure efficient and effective service, we kindly request your cooperation in preparing your back lawn for mowing. Please note that if, on the day of service, the landscaping team finds that a lawn does not meet the necessary standards for mowing, that service will unfortunately need to be skipped, and the responsibility for maintaining that area will remain with the resident.

• Every other Friday – Tyee Park
• Every other  Wednesday: Rental Units: 1230, 1232 and 1236 Kamloopa

For inquires please contact Adam at (236) 597-8070

Additionally, we would like to remind you that only the back lawns will be serviced at this time. Therefore, we kindly ask that you also keep the front area of your unit clear of clutter and weeds. Please ensure there is no clutter on the front of your unit, as landscaping services are not scheduled for the front at this time.

Your attention to this matter will help maintain the overall appearance of our community and promote FireSmart practices.
To help ensure a smooth service, we would like to remind you of the following:

• Please remove any clutter from your back lawn, including toys, hoses, and lawn ornaments.
• Please ensure there is no dog excrement present.
• For the safety of our landscaping team and your pets, please have all pets inside at the time of service.
• Please remove any debris from the back lawn area.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to maintain the grounds.

GARBAGE BEST PRACTICES FOR RENTALS

The designated garbage collection day will be every Thursday. To ensure efficient and timely collection, we kindly request your cooperation with the following guidelines:

• Placement Time: Please ensure your garbage is placed outside before 7:00 AM on Thursday.
• Bagging Requirements: All trash must be securely contained in bags. Loose trash cannot be collected.
• Appropriate Sorting: Please ensure you are disposing of items correctly. Recyclable materials should be placed in a clear plastic sealed bag and placed one meter away from the garbage.
• Temporary Bin Labels: All garbage cans will be labelled in due course by Housing and P&E. We appreciate your patience during this transition. In the interim, please utilize the garbage cans located in your area.
• Special Item Pick-Up Service: You are free to haul items to the dump. If unable for the disposal of large items such as bed frames, P&E offers an additional on-call pick-up service. To arrange a random pick-up for these items, please call Public Work at 250-319-7803.

 

GARBAGE BEST PRACTICES FOR HOMEOWNERS

The designated garbage collection day depends on address. If you have questions, please call Public Works 250-319-7803. To ensure efficient and timely collection, we kindly request your cooperation with the following guidelines:

• Placement Time: Please ensure your garbage is placed outside before 7:00 AM on your scheduled day.
• Bagging Requirements: All trash must be securely contained in bags. Loose trash cannot be collected.
• Appropriate Sorting: Please ensure you are disposing of items correctly. Recyclable materials should be placed in a clear plastic sealed bag and placed one meter away from the garbage.
• Quantity Bin: One bin per unit or household.
• Special Item Pick-Up Service: You are free to haul items to the dump. If unable for the disposal of large items such as bed frames, P&E offers an additional on-call pick-up service. To arrange a random pick-up for these items, please call Public Work at 250-319-7803.

 

Kamloops RCMP Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2025

Police Presence in Tk̓emlúps

Residents may notice more police activity than usual in Tk̓emlúps this morning, as officers execute warrants at three locations.

This morning, Tuesday May 13, 2025, around 9 a.m., members of the Kamloops RCMP Detachment, in partnership with other agencies, are executing search warrants on Ricardo Road, Chief Louis Way, and the 600-block of Shuswap Road, at two commercial locations and a residence.

The public is asked to please avoid the areas until police officers have cleared. Details related to the presence will be released when available.