Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc

REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 DAVE

I was truly honored to attend the International Overdose Awareness Day event on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Moccasin Square Gardens, “To Honour Our Loved Ones Lost.” The event featured a tribute naming board, a drumming circle, a brushing-off ceremony, and a lunch.

Throughout the event, there was an open mic where attendees shared their personal experiences. A resource table was also set up, offering harm reduction information and supplies.

It was great to see the partnership between Interior Health, the First Nations Health Authority, and Qwemtsín Health Society in supporting the work of Sam Riozzi, Mental Health & Addictions Navigator for the Community Services Department of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc.

COUNCILLOR DAVE MANUEL

Primary Portfolio:
Community Services, Le Estcwicwéy̓

Secondary Portfolio:
Education/Language & Culture/Sk’elep

Alternate Portfolio:
Natural Resources/ Rights & Title

This is the second time Dave has been blessed to service and support the people of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc as Tkwenem7iple (Band Councillor). The first time on Band Council was 2006- 2009. Husband to Joyce Susan Fraser and very proud father of 3 children, Sherman Manuel, Nikki Fraser and Satinka Manuel.

REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 DAVE

On beautiful bright blue sky sunny morning on Thursday August 29,2024 I was able to attend and witness the opening of the new Fulton Field park – home of the Jennifer Casey Memorial — near the Kamloops Airport.

This deeply emotional event brought together many people to honor Captain Jennifer Casey. Captain Casey had served as the public affairs officer for the CF-18 Demonstration Team since November 2018 before joining the Snowbirds 431 Air Demonstration Team. On May 17, 2020, shortly after takeoff, her aircraft lost power and crashed on the north shore of Kamloops, tragically taking her life and seriously injuring pilot Captain Richard MacDougall.

This development of the new Fulton Field park is for honour of Captain Jennifer Casey, her service, and the mission of Snowbirds.

COUNCILLOR DAVE MANUEL

Primary Portfolio:
Community Services, Le Estcwicwéy̓

Secondary Portfolio:
Education/Language & Culture/Sk’elep

Alternate Portfolio:
Natural Resources/ Rights & Title

This is the second time Dave has been blessed to service and support the people of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc as Tkwenem7iple (Band Councillor). The first time on Band Council was 2006- 2009. Husband to Joyce Susan Fraser and very proud father of 3 children, Sherman Manuel, Nikki Fraser and Satinka Manuel.

REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 DAVE

On the afternoon of Monday, August 26, I was able to chair a meeting with RCMP to address on going concerns that are taken place within TteS community. There was many topics of discussion during the meeting starting with updating the Letter of Expectation,(LOE) renegotiated Community Tripartite Agreement (CTA) then start attending the quarterly Community Consultative Group meeting as advisory board to hold up our CTA. We need to work on crime reduction and violence, Speed watch program, Community safety plan, Neighborhood watch program, Mental Health and addiction asking for Car 40 support needing to work on better communication strategy between TteS and RCMP.

I would like to thank Community Services department Staff (Priscilla Johnstone, Annie Leonard, and Geoff Morris), RCMP staff (Jeff Pelly, Mark Janus, Darwin Robbins and Steve Newport) along with Tk̓wenem7íple7 Nikki Fraser for attending the very important meeting.

Went we work to together we will get much better results for community safety this will be ongoing strategy to address community concerns.

COUNCILLOR DAVE MANUEL

Primary Portfolio:
Community Services, Le Estcwicwéy̓

Secondary Portfolio:
Education/Language & Culture/Sk’elep

Alternate Portfolio:
Natural Resources/ Rights & Title

This is the second time Dave has been blessed to service and support the people of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc as Tkwenem7iple (Band Councillor). The first time on Band Council was 2006- 2009. Husband to Joyce Susan Fraser and very proud father of 3 children, Sherman Manuel, Nikki Fraser and Satinka Manuel.

REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 DAVE

Truly amazing and very successful turn out this year for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Community BBQ that was held on Tuesday, August 20 at Full Circle Youth Centre.

Nice to see the Community Services Department and Secwépemc Child and Family Services work in partnership in supporting this year event for Youth, Elders and many of our TteS membership and staff able to enjoy eating hotdogs and hamburgers and fresh lemonade drinks winding up with some door prize draws and fun activities all ending up cheering and laughing together as TteS community.

Each time we as TteS membership attend this kind of Community gathering it is big part of our process for healing our Community spirit in beautiful way with happiness and love. Thank you tp everyone who took the time to attend our 2024 Community BBQ.

COUNCILLOR DAVE MANUEL

Primary Portfolio:
Community Services, Le Estcwicwéy̓

Secondary Portfolio:
Education/Language & Culture/Sk’elep

Alternate Portfolio:
Natural Resources/ Rights & Title

This is the second time Dave has been blessed to service and support the people of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc as Tkwenem7iple (Band Councillor). The first time on Band Council was 2006- 2009. Husband to Joyce Susan Fraser and very proud father of 3 children, Sherman Manuel, Nikki Fraser and Satinka Manuel.

REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 DAVE

Last Sunday August 11, 2024, I enjoyed getting out of the house on early Sunday morning to travel over to the Ḱwséltkten Farmers & Artisans Market initiative aiming at supporting First Nations and Indigenous growers, producers and artisans. The market is open from 8am to 2pm at the Kamloopa Powwow Arbour (345 Powwow Trail). This Sunday was extra special as I walked into the Arbour, greeted by the incredible music of our very own Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc member, Jeremy Kneeshaw. A talented songwriter and performer, Jeremy played his unique style of music throughout the event, his gifted singing voice blending perfectly with the beautiful sounds of his Riversong Guitar, made right here in Kamloops.

The Ḱwséltkten Farmers & Artisans Market is great way to helping to support local Indigenous Business and opportunity to spend time visiting with family and friends on Sunday morning.

COUNCILLOR DAVE MANUEL

Primary Portfolio:
Community Services, Le Estcwicwéy̓

Secondary Portfolio:
Education/Language & Culture/Sk’elep

Alternate Portfolio:
Natural Resources/ Rights & Title

This is the second time Dave has been blessed to service and support the people of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc as Tkwenem7iple (Band Councillor). The first time on Band Council was 2006- 2009. Husband to Joyce Susan Fraser and very proud father of 3 children, Sherman Manuel, Nikki Fraser and Satinka Manuel.

REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 DAVE

On Friday June 14 TteS Community Services hosted the official opening of C7i7elcmenten re Stsillen (a Place To Share Food). This event brought together community members to celebrate and uphold the traditional Secwépemc values of generosity and sharing.

The event began with a moving prayer by Elder Charlotte Manuel, setting a respectful and spiritual tone for the day. Following the prayer, Manager Priscilla Johnstone and I had the honor of delivering a few opening remarks. We were joined by community member Vicki Manuel, who shared the significance of generosity in Secwépemc culture, emphasizing the importance of sharing food and resources with our people.

After the opening remarks, attendees enjoyed a delicious BBQ, followed by a beautifully decorated cake. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, conversation, and a true sense of togetherness.

The celebration concluded with draws for some wonderful door prizes, adding an element of excitement and fun to the event. The joy on the faces of the winners was a testament to the community spirit of the day.

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Community Services staff for their hard work and dedication in hosting this wonderful event. It was inspiring to see the team come together, demonstrating a shared commitment to making tC7i7elcmenten re Stsillen a huge success.

Here’s to many more gatherings at C7i7elcmenten re Stsillen, where we will continue to share food, stories, and our enduring spirit of generosity.

COUNCILLOR DAVE MANUEL

Primary Portfolio:
Community Services, Le Estcwicwéy̓

Secondary Portfolio:
Education/Language & Culture/Sk’elep

Alternate Portfolio:
Natural Resources/ Rights & Title

This is the second time Dave has been blessed to service and support the people of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc as Tkwenem7iple (Band Councillor). The first time on Band Council was 2006- 2009. Husband to Joyce Susan Fraser and very proud father of 3 children, Sherman Manuel, Nikki Fraser and Satinka Manuel.

REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 DAVE

Weytkp xwexweytep (Hello Everyone)

I would like to thank leadership of manager Dessa Gottfriedson and her staff at TteS Education Department for hosting amazing community event on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Moccasin Square Garden. I was very blessed to be able to witness the event firsthand watching so many of TteS students stand together and get honoured after school year of hard work.

Nice to see so many of the family and friends show up to event to support our TteS students just tells me that it takes whole community to support academic success for each student.

Having the Language and Culture Department there to support the event with singing welcome song and honour song and having Elders doing prayer for opening and food blessing only adds to pride of what it is to be apart of TteS community spirit. I would also like to say great job to Tkwenem7iple Nikki Fraser for stepping in last minute to be the Master of Ceremony for the event you did wonderful job.

I truly believe each time we gather as people of TteS it is part of developing and healing of our TteS spirit, I will keep doing my best to support theses kind of events like this to gather and stand up our people in beautiful way.

COUNCILLOR DAVE MANUEL

Primary Portfolio:
Community Services, Le Estcwicwéy̓

Secondary Portfolio:
Education/Language & Culture/Sk’elep

Alternate Portfolio:
Natural Resources/ Rights & Title

This is the second time Dave has been blessed to service and support the people of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc as Tkwenem7iple (Band Councillor). The first time on Band Council was 2006- 2009. Husband to Joyce Susan Fraser and very proud father of 3 children, Sherman Manuel, Nikki Fraser and Satinka Manuel.