COMMUNITY BULLETIN

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Annual General Meeting

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc band members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting. We look forward to connecting with you.

Date: Wednesday, September 27
Time: 5pm – 8pm | Dinner served at 6pm
Venue: Moccasin Square Garden

NEED A RIDE?
If you require transportation to the GBM please call Essential Service Driver, Evan Casimir at (250) 819-0850

JOIN US ONLINE
If you are unable to attend in-person, a virtual MS Teams link will be available. The private link will be emailed on September 25 to all band members who are signed up for electronic communications. If you have not signed up for electronic communications, please email communications@ttes.ca and we’ll add you to the list!

As always, Minutes, Presentations, Motions, Terms of Reference, and many more official documents can be downloaded from the MEMBERS-ONLY section of the TteS website. If you need assistance accessing this section of the website, please contact communications@ttes.ca for full details, link and passwords.

EcDev Open House

Please join Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Business & Economic Development team for our Fall Open House, September 26th from 3pm - 6pm in the Chief Louis Centre Assembly Hall, 345 Chief Alex Thomas Way. We will be showcasing all of the exciting projects we are working on.

Door prizes to be won, and a light dinner will be served.

Update Your Address!

We are preparing the mailing list for the Christmas Bonus Cheques to go out to band members. We have 144 band members who do not have a current address on-file with us. If you have moved in the last 12 months and not informed us, please update your address so we can send you your cheque!

Cancelled - Day Scholar Assistance

Regrettably, the Indian Residential School Survivors Society must cancel their Day Scholar Assistance visit to Kamloops as they been re-directed to an urgent matter in another community. For more information, please contact Daniel Joe, Indian Day School Coordinator - Interior Region, by email: danieljoe@irsss.ca

TteS Communication App

Never Miss An Update from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc!!

We are pleased to announce that Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc now has it's own Mobile App available for both Android and Apple devices! Download from the App Store or Google Play. Links are below or search for: Tk'emlups

Download the app and register... you'll start receiving direct communication from TteS to your phone. If you are not a band member, you are welcome to use the app, however some content will not be available to you. (secure membership links for instance)

The app features TteS News, Events, Jobs, and much more... we already have 20% of band members signed up, we're just waiting for you!

Use your phone/tablet to scan the QR code or click the button below.

PLATO Information Session

Reminder: Learn about PLATO's software tester training program that offers graduates full-time employment with benefits and paid vacation. Monday, September 25th 10am - 12pm at ATEC.

Housing Vacancies

The Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Housing Department has numerous 1 & 2 bedroom vacancies coming up. For assistance applying, please contact Jesse Good Water-Paul, Tenant Relations Officer at jesse.goodwaterpaul@ttes.ca or call (250) 828-9742

Complete the application at: https://tkemlups.ca/wp-content/uploads/Housing-Application-Fillable.pdf

Music for the People

Need ID?

Struggling to obtain important identification documents? We've got you covered! Lisa Machell, our Family Support Administration Assistant at Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Community Services, is here to assist registered Band Members in acquiring the essential ID.

Lisa Machell is available by appointment to help you secure your vital identification documents. Book an appointment on Monday (afternoons), Tuesday, or Wednesday (mornings). Contact Lisa Machell today to schedule your appointment:

📞 Phone: 778-765-4120
📧 Email: lisa.machell@ttes.ca

Nominal Role Forms

2023-2024 K-12 funding forms are available for pick up or email.

• TteS Nominal Roll (on reserve)
• TteS Off Reserve
• TteS Additional Support Funding

Contact Jade Seymour at 250-314-1578 or jade.seymour@ttes.ca

Grocery Store Nears Completion

Human Service Worker Certificate Program

Funding has been received to run the NVIT Indigenous Human Service Worker Certificate Program at TteS starting in October!!

This certification will prepare band members for a career at the future TteS healing centre. This certificate ladders into a Bachelors of Social Work

It is a part time on line program that will permit people to work, manage family, daycare etc. To register or inquire, please contact:

Terri Mindel, Trades and Training Coordinator
(250) 819-0428
terri.mindel@ttes.ca

🍏🌟 Apples for Band Members! 🌟🍏

The Spiyu7ullucw Ranch apple orchard is bursting with delicious, ripe apples, and they're all yours for the taking. That's right, FREE APPLES! Apples are available for picking weekdays, 8am - 3pm. Outside those hours, please make arrangements with Guy Gottfriedson at 250-318-7422.

Just a couple of things to keep in mind:

• Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Band Members Only
• Bring your own containers to haul away your apple bounty.
• Upon arrival, please check in with either Daniel Bouvette - Farm Boss, Duane Gottfriedson - Cow Boss, or our Ranch Manager. They'll make sure you're all set to pick to your heart's content.

While you're out there picking, remember that you're sharing the orchard with some wild neighbors. Be "Bear Aware" and keep an eye out for Big Horn Sheep and other animals that call our ranch home.

Parenting Them Group

Safety, Substances and Self Care — Please join us this fall for this wonderful parenting workshop! The workshop runs every Tuesday, 5pm - 6pm, starting September 12. This group is designed for parents and caregivers who have dependents with a substance use issue. Learn about addiction and self-care! Get support and ask for help!

If you are interested, please contact Rachel at (250) 320-4327 or rachel.kilback@ttes.ca

Teen Leadership Program

Explore, Learn, and Lead with Full Circle Youth Centre's Teen Leadership Program! Calling all motivated teens aged 13 to 18! Full Circle Youth Centre is thrilled to present our year-spanning Teen Leadership Program, packed with exciting activities and empowering experiences.

🏕️ Outdoor Adventures
🍳 Food Workshops and Elder Talks
🌍 Cultural Components
🌿 Connection to the Land
🗓️ Year-Long Journey
🎓 Leadership Skills

Ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and leadership development? Limited spots available, so secure your place in the Full Circle Youth Centre Teen Leadership Program today!

Please RSVP for Turkey Dinner (AGM)

Mobile Mammograms

Join us on Monday, October 16th, for Mammogram Day at The Urban Aboriginal Health Centre. The Mobile Mammogram Unit will be available from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:30pm in the North Hills Parking lot by the Bus Exchange. Pre-book your appointment in-person (ask for Renata), or give us a call at 250-376-1991. Your health matters.

TteS Wins UBCM Award

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops were honoured to win the Presidents Committee Choice Community Service Excellence Awards at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention for the work that has been done on building relationships towards reconciliation. The Presidents Committee Choice award recognizes a community that deserved special recognition for exemplary demonstration of excellence and outstanding achievement in relation to a current issue faced by local governments.

QHS AGM

Members from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band and Skeetchestn Indian Band are invited to attend the Q’wemtsin Health Society Annual General Meeting.

Date: Wednesday, September 27th
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Place: Q’wemtsin Health Society, 130 Chilcotin Road

SSN AGM

Join us for the Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Annual General Meeting! All Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and Skeetchestn members to participate in this important event. Here are the details:

Date: Monday, October 16th

Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Skeetchestn Gym

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Chief Louis Centre, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc

Both sessions are designed to accommodate your schedule, so feel free to attend the one that suits you best. Food and refreshments will be provided. For more information or any inquiries, please contact Vanessa Fromme at vanessa@stkemlupsemc.ca or (250) 320-7724

We look forward to your active involvement in the Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Annual General Meeting. Your presence will make this event a success, and together, we can work towards a brighter future for our community

Language Conference

The Secwepemctsín Language Conference 2023 is set for November 3-5 at the Coast Hotel in Kamloops, BC. This conference aims to boost Secwepemctsín language learning. Organizers seek partners for financial support, with proceeds funding activities. Vendors can showcase products. Contact Gabe Archie at gabriel.archie@ttes.ca for details. More info on sponsorships and the event coming soon.

K̓wséltkten Kristmas

YOU ARE INVITED! It's the 3rd Annual K̓wséltkten Kristmas! Save the Date – Sunday, November 12, 2023 @ The Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Stay tuned, formal vendor call out will follow shortly.

Chief & Council Weekly Meeting

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Chief & Council Meeting every Tuesday starting at 8:30am. 

Link:https://vimeo.com/event/10049
Email communications@ttes.ca for the password.