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!!
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Congratulates Meste’si Llucmetkwe Colleen Seymour
We are honoured to share that Meste’si Llucmetkwe Colleen Seymour has been named one of the 2025 Community Award recipients by the BC Achievement Foundation. A respected teacher, spiritual helper, and knowledge holder, Colleen’s lifelong work in Indigenous education, health, and cultural revitalization continues to uplift and inspire across generations.
As a member of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, Colleen’s leadership reflects deep love for the people, the land, and Secwepemctsín—the language she is reclaiming through the First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s Language Revitalization program. She plays a vital role in programs such as the BC Indigenous Health Nursing Research Chair, Rainbow Healing Society, and the I-GEN Initiative, and is known for offering transformative, land-based learning rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems.
Colleen was honoured at the 2025 Community Award presentation ceremony on May 7 at 2:00 p.m. in Victoria, BC.
Learn more about Colleen’s remarkable work: https://bcachievement.com/awardee/mestesi-llucmetkwe-colleen-seymour/
Kukwstsétsemc, Colleen, for your unwavering dedication to community, healing, and cultural resurgence.
