Lexéy̓em: Honouring Ed Jensen at TRU Mace Ceremony
REPORT BY KÚKPI7 ROSANNE Weyt-kp xwexwéytep, on behalf of TteS, I was honored to witness, participate in, and celebrate the incredible work of artist Ed Jensen, Tk̓emlúps Traditions, as he presented a one-of-a-kind ceremonial Mace to Thompson Rivers University (TRU)....
Lexéy̓em: Indigenous Justice Centre Opening
REPORT BY KÚKPI7 ROSANNE The BC First Nations Justice Council has been working hard to establish 6 new Indigenous Justice Centers (IJC) that have now recently opened across the province. Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is pleased to be the home of a brand-new Indigenous...
Lexéy̓em: Secwépemc Child and Family Services 6th Annual Winter Gathering Powwow
REPORT BY KÚKPI7 ROSANNE On February 1, 2025, Secwépemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) offered the 6th annual Winter Gathering Powwow. This was a special event for families and communities to connect, celebrate, and share in our traditions. It was great to...
Survivors of the Former Kamloops Indian Residential School, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the Government of Canada mark the national historic significance of the Kamloops Indian Residential School
TAKING CARE: We recognize our efforts to show solidarity with Indigenous peoples and honour Survivors and families may become a painful reminder to those who have suffered hardships through generations of government policies that have been harmful to Indigenous...
Lexéy’em: Strategic Planning Session
REPORT BY KÚKPI7 ROSANNE TteS Chief & Council held a strategic planning session that took place over two days led by Four Directions, Dan George. We were grateful to be joined by senior staff and managers; their input and perspectives supported teamwork and...
Lexéy’em: Indigenous Blazers Night
REPORT BY KÚKPI7 ROSANNE January 29, 2025 marks Indigenous Blazers night. This event brought our people together to enjoy the hockey game with everyone to cheer, laugh, and connect. Garrett G. Gottfriedson designed the jerseys that the Blazers wore. He is an...
Tk̓emlúps Members Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medals
On Tuesday, January 21, 29 Kamloops residents were presented with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medals. These medals were created to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III and are awarded to individuals across the Commonwealth who have made...
Request for Expressions of Interest – Stsmémelt Board of Directors
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is currently seeking outstanding and accomplished individuals to join the Stsmémelt Board of Directors. We are looking for two (2) Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc band members who are motivated to contribute, to the vision of Stsmémelt. These Board of...
Courtenay Campbell Excels
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc band member Courtenay Campbell is currently in her fourth year of the Natural Resource Sciences program at Thompson Rivers University and has had incredible opportunities to lead independent research projects in fire ecology. Courtenay’s...
Lexéy’em: AgeCare Tour
JOINT REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 VICKI AND KUKPI7 ROSANNE On January 15, 2025, Chief & Council toured the new AgeCare Sun Rivers facility. This visit allowed us to connect with the addition to the Sun River’s Community, offering insights into daily life for...