Smoke Above Stswékstem
Earlier this afternoon, some dark smoke was seen coming from the Stswékstem Engineered Waste Management Facility. It was a small fire that was quickly extinguished. There is no cause for concern, and the community remains safe. This is a good reminder for everyone: if...
Lafarge Road Closures
NOTICE TO IMPACTED PROPERTIES Lafarge Road closure | April 14-16, 2025 (nightly) The City of Kamloops has been advised that CPKC will be performing rail work that will result in the nightly closure of Lafarge Road from April 14-16, 2025. During the day, the corridor...
Media Release: Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Congratulates Dr. Airini on Her Appointment as TRU President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2025 Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Airini on her appointment as the fifth President and Vice-Chancellor of Thompson Rivers University (TRU). We are encouraged and inspired by this significant step...
Exciting News: Red Bridge Replacement Plans Announced
After careful consideration, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc are thrilled to unveil that the Red Bridge, tragically destroyed by fire, will be replaced with a state-of-the-art ZIPLINE! Why a zipline, you ask? Here are just a few of the many benefits: ✔️ Eco-Friendly: No...
Pink Shirt Day & Denialism
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF On behalf of Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) many of us are wearing pink to stand up for our commitment to choose kindness and remind everyone of our shared responsibility to treat one another with compassion, understanding, and respect. We...
Lexéy̓em: A Historic Day for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc & Stsmémelt (Children)
REPORT BY TK̓WENEM7ÍPLE7 VICKI Background: In 1999 Secwepemc Leadership approved the creation of a legal entity that would be the venue for asserting our Secwepemc rights and jurisdiction over the care of our children and families. Secwepemc Child and Family Services...
Lexéy̓em: Celebrating the Launch of Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope
REPORT BY KÚKPI7 ROSANNE Congratulations to Dr. Garry Gottfriedson and Professor Tory Handford, on the launch of their new book, Dangling in the Glimmer of Hope. We also extend a heartfelt kukwstsétsemc to the publishers, family, and faculty at Thompson Rivers...
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...