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.