T’kemlups te Secwepemc

STATEMENT – From the Office of the Chief, Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir

June 1, 2021 // 2 Comments

5 pm, May 31, 2021, Kamloops – As the last logs go on our sacred fire, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of support to our community. Thank you for [Continue]

STATEMENT – ‘Growing into a deepening awareness of the damage caused’

June 1, 2021 // 3 Comments

Statement from Missionary Oblates of Mary Imacculate “Regarding news from the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation (Kamloops Indian Band) of the discovery of the remains of [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – ‘We must work together to heal these painful wounds’

June 1, 2021 // 0 Comments

Comments by Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar in the BC Legislature on Monday, May 31, 2021: I RISE TODAY with a heart filled with grief. Last week, the member for [Continue]

PETERS – We call them survivors

May 29, 2021 // 0 Comments

WE CALL THEM SURVIVORS. Indigenous people who attended the schools in Canada’s residential school system are not called ‘former students’ or ‘attendees’ or [Continue]

IN THE HOUSE – Community mourns with survivors of residential schools

May 29, 2021 // 0 Comments

Comments by Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod in Parliament on Friday, May 28, 2021: Madam Speaker, yesterday, Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlúps [Continue]

ECONOMY – TteS officially unveils new twin water-storage reservoirs

October 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

Upgrades to the TteS water distribution system are now complete at the North Reservoir site on the hillside above Chief Louis Way. An official opening was held today (Oct. [Continue]

LETTER – TteS raises concern about someone impersonating chief

September 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

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LETTER – Tiny House Warriors violate Secwepemc laws and customs

July 3, 2020 // 1 Comment

JOINT STATEMENT of SIMPCW & TK’EMLUPS te SECWEPEMC Respecting and Living Within Secwepemc Laws and Customs The term “Secwepemc” means “the [Continue]

LETTER – How to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day on Sunday

June 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

This Sunday, June 21, is National Indigenous People’s Day. It’s a day for celebrating the culture and heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people across the [Continue]

LETTER – Council could provide positive leadership on reconciliation

September 14, 2019 // 2 Comments

Dear Mayor Ken Christian and Kamloops Council, After having been assured in recent emails from several councillors that the City of Kamloops is an enthusiastic supporter of [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Actions will speak louder than words in City-TteS agreement

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. THE RELATIONSHIP between the City of Kamloops and the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc is often heralded as the way things should work between [Continue]

C2C FORUM – Communications issues during 2017 emergencies cited

November 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

By MEL ROTHENBURGER Director, Electoral Area P, TNRD Based on three emergency situations during the past year, a lot of work needs to be done to be better prepared, a meeting [Continue]

TRANSIT – Public to be asked for input on new bus service to TteS, Sun Rivers

November 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

By MEL ROTHENBURGER Director, Electoral Area P, TNRD Public input is the next step on the road to new transit service to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and Sun Rivers. Sarah [Continue]