Update to Membership on Day Scholar Class Action
Update to Membership on this historical day, March 9, 2023 regarding the Gottfriedson Reparations Class Action. The lawsuit says that the Government of Canada is responsible for the collective damages to First Nations caused by the IRS system that includes the...
RFP: Comprehensive Community Plan
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is excited to announce the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP). We are seeking proposals from professional firms to assist in developing a Comprehensive Community Plan to help our community grow, evolve and to be in a stronger position to...
Tk̓emlúps TESLA Supercharger Stalls Officially Opened
On Friday, January 20th, 2023, eight TESLA supercharger stalls were officially opened at the Tk̓emlúps Petro Canada Station at 560 Pow Wow Trail. The ribbon was cut by Kúkpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir, Tkwenem7íple7 (Councillor) Joshua Gottfriedson, Tk̓emlúps Business...
Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir to receive Order of British Columbia
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is honoured to be sharing that Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir will be receiving the Order of British Columbia (O.B.C) on Thursday, December 1, 2022. BC recognizes outstanding citizens with the O.B.C for their achievement, excellence, and distinction...
Media Release: 2027 NAIG Bid Application Announcement
For Immediate Release Bid Application for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games Approved to Compete for Western Canada TK̓EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC – KAMLOOPS, BC – Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops are pleased to announce that Kamloops has been...
Media Release: No Trespassing on TteS Lands
For Immediate Release No Trespassing on Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc Lands TḰEMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC, November 18, 2022 — In light of the November 13, 2022 incident, where an individual trespassed onto Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc reserve lands and caused a serious emergency situation...
City of Kamloops Supports Bid for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games
Kamloops, BC—The City of Kamloops is pleased to announce its support of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc in their bid to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games in Kamloops. This support includes up to $500,000 of in-kind support in the form of facilities and staff time...
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the Arrow Group of Companies Sign New Joint Venture and Community Benefit Agreements
KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA September 22, 2022 – The Kamloops Indian Band Development Corporation (KIBDC), the business and economic development arm of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS), is pleased to announce the signing of a new Joint Venture Agreement and a Community...
Bent Back Tongue — Poems By Garry Gottfriedson
In his latest collection, Secwépemc rancher and renowned poet Garry Gottfriedson explores the fraught mechanics of contemporary masculinity, politics and love. Gottfriedson’s work unapologetically unveils the truth of Canada’s treatment of First Nations and he...
TteS Closed Monday, September 19
Monday, September 19, 2022, the date of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, will be marked in Canada with a national holiday. Per the direction of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) Executive Director of Finance and the Executive Director of Member Services, TteS will...