Offices Closed on May 23 for Day of Reflection
On May 27, 2021, it was with a heavy heart that Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc confirmed an unthinkable loss that was spoken about but never documented by the Kamloops Indian Residential School. With the help of a ground penetrating radar specialist, the stark truth of the...
Double Win for Sweláps Market at the BCEDA Awards!
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc thrilled to announce that Sweláps Market has achieved not just one, but two awards at this year’s BC Economic Development Association Awards. The BCEDA Awards honor outstanding contributions to local economies and communities, recognizing...
SILGA Conference
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc hosted opening ceremonies for the Annual Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) Conference; TteS welcomed interior professionals from both First Nations and Non-First Nations Governments to gather for the purpose of learning and...
SD73 Picks Sníne As Name Of New Kamloops Elementary School
The Kamloops-Thompson school district has named the new school in Pineview Valley “Sníne Elementary” following a consultation process with over 1,300 public responses on potential names. The decision was made by the SD73 board of education during a meeting...
TteS Elder, Charlotte Manuel, celebrates 45 years of sobriety
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Elder, Charlotte Manuel, is celebrating 45 years of sobriety! This Saturday, April 20th, 2024, will mark 45 years of sobriety for Charlotte Manuel. April 20th is her Auntie’s birthday, who was one of Charlotte’s biggest supporters on her healing...
Statement from the Office of the Chief: Honouring the courage of Indian Residential School Survivors and their families by upholding the truth of their lived experience and calling out misinformation
Time and again, Survivors have shown incredible courage to step forward. They were pivotal to the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Recently, in British Columbia, they stepped up again – such as the Lhtako Dene Survivors speaking in Council Chambers in...
Joint statement from unprecedented and historic Easter Sunday ceremonies with the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and Roman Catholic Church
The following is a joint statement regarding the unprecedented and historic Easter Sunday ceremonies between Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, and Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops. They signed a Sacred Covenant on Easter Sunday,...
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and Catholic Church advance truth and reconciliation with Sacred Covenant
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, BC – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, Roman Catholic Diocese of Kamloops, and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc have announced a significant step on the path of truth and reconciliation with a new Sacred Covenant to be signed Easter Sunday...
TteS Communications App
Do you have the Tk̓emlúps Communications App? This is how we alert band members of jobs, events, news and emergencies. Scan the QR code or use the link below from your phone or tablet. GET THE APP...
Co-existing With Coyotes
Natural Resources Department is issuing a notice to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Community to create awareness surrounding human-wildlife interactions regarding Coyotes and provide ways to reduce conflict. Coyotes Background Information Coyotes usually breed in February,...