COMMUNITY BULLETIN

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Chief and Council wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. They encourage you to use this day to visit with family and enjoy sharing a meal together.

Meet Priscilla Johnstone

Pathways to Driving

Get Ready for Your Learner's Exam!

📆 Every Thursday, starting October 12th until November 16th
🕟 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
🏢 Location: White Tech Building (Old White Building beside MSG)
👥 Open to TteS Band Members
📝 Once a week for 6 weeks

Are you ready to hit the road? Join us for a 6-week journey to prepare for your learner's exam! This is your chance to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed. Our classes are designed to prepare and assist you in writing your learner's exam. Plus, we'll even help you book your exam!

For more information or to register, please contact:

📞 Lacey Gottfriedson, Youth Coordinator: 250-828-9738 or lacey.gottfriedson@ttes.ca
📞 Alyssa Piva, SSN Workplace Skills Instructor: 250-851-1738 or alyssa@stkemlupsemc.ca

Don't miss this opportunity to pave your own path to driving success!

Update Your Address!

We are preparing the mailing list for the Christmas Bonus Cheques to go out to band members. We still have 52 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!

Stsmemelt Workshop

Join us for our monthly Stsmemelt Workshop with Heather Lewis, the Stsmemelt coordinator for Tk̓emlúps.

Date: Friday, October 13, 2023
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Community Services Building, 300 Chilcotin Rd

This event is exclusively for TteS members. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks during the workshop. Don't miss out on the chance to win exciting door prizes – simply by attending!

For more information or inquiries, please contact Heather Lewis:
Phone: (778) 694-8842
Email: heather.lewis@ttes.ca

Elkstwécw Workshop

Secwépemc Child & Family Services present a elkstwécw workshop for Beaded Lanyard (part 2)!

Please join us at MSG to make Lanyards!

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Where: Moccasin Square Gardens (MSG)
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Dinner will be provided. Please note that this workshop is for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Band members only.

For any questions, please contact Squwey at squwey.gottfriedsen@secwepemcfamilies.org

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.

Home Ownership

Are you a TteS member that’s interested in becoming a homeowner on-reserve?

If so, on October 20th the housing department is welcoming Scott Flammand from First Nations Market Housing Fund. Scott will be available to meet with TteS members privately to discuss financial management, and help guide you in the direction of successful homeownership.

Please contact Janice Michel at 250-828-9719 to schedule an appointment!

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

Hunting Camp

Join us at the upcoming Hunting Camp from October 16-20! Location details will be provided soon. We'll be setting up a group camp, kitchen, tents/teepees, and meals will be provided. Make sure to have a self-contained camp, but don't worry, assistance will be offered for camp setup if needed. Looking forward to a great camp experience!

Registration for TteS band Members is on Now! Starting October 6th, registration will be open to everyone. Spaces are limited. Call Community Services to Register: 250-828-9810

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

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

Tk̓emlúps
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.

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

Jobs!

12 New Jobs at Tk̓emlúps!

• Community Health Representative Assistant
• Cultural Language Teacher
• Custodian
• Executive Assistant
• Executive Assistant to the Kúkpi7 (Chief)
• Heritage Security Guard
• Homemaker
• Museum Registrar
• On-Call Receptionist
• Secwépemc Curriculum Specialist
• Wenecwtsínem Administrative Assistant
• Wenecwtsínem Project Lead(s)

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.

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

Community Halloween Spooktacular

Join us for a spine-chilling evening of ghoulish delights at the Community Halloween Spooktacular on October 26th, kicking off at 6:00 pm! Get ready for a hauntingly good time filled with eerie decorations, creepy costumes, and thrilling activities for all ages. From a wickedly fun costume contest to sweets that will send shivers down your spine, this event promises a night of hair-raising fun that you won't want to miss.

Gather your family and friends for a spooktacular night at Moccasin Square Garden and brace yourself for a Halloween celebration like no other. Dress in your most terrifying attire and prepare to be bewitched by the eerie atmosphere – it's going to be a night to remember!

🍏🌟 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.

CER Community Engagement Session

Tk̓emlúps Members are invited to participate in Community Engagement Sessions to Discuss Updates to the TteS Custom Election Regulations (CER). A Vote to Amend the CER will take place at a GBM in the new year. All meetings will be 5pm - 8pm in the Assembly Hall at Chief Louis Center. Dinner will be served.

• Oct 25 | Community Session #1
• Nov 5 | Community Session #2
• Dec 6 | Community Session #3 (if required)

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!

KIRS on new Canada Post Stamp Collection

Canada Post has unveiled a set of four stamps featuring the Kamloops Indian Residential School and other residential schools in Canada. These stamps aim to remind people of the fear, loneliness, pain, and shame experienced by generations of Indigenous children in these institutions. They were revealed on September 27 at the Woodland Cultural Centre in Ontario, and Canada Post collaborated with the Survivors Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation for this issue. The stamp products are available now online at canadapost.ca and at postal outlets across Canada. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour support to former residential school students and their families. Those requiring support can call 1‑866‑925‑4419.

Karate

Kamloops Renshikan Karate is pleased to announce the promotion of Taelor Parker (Bonaparte Band) to Orange Belt on September 27. Classes are Monday’s and Wednesday’s at Sk’elep School of Excellence for Children and Family 5:30 - 6:40pm and for Students and Adults from 6:50 - 8:30pm. All are welcome and there is no charge for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Band members. You can drop in and check us out anytime or for information contact Paul Robertson, Head Instructor at 250-319-0940 or email proberts02@shaw.ca

Day Scholars

Day Scholars Settlement Class Members can apply for an extension until January 4, 2024. Individuals who attended Federal Indian Residential Schools as a Day Scholar have a four-month extension to apply for compensation.

Construction Activities on Shuswap Road and Sun Rivers Drive

Please be advised that on Tuesday, October 10th , 2023, Senlé7 will be implementing a revised detour within the CLC complex to facilitate the construction of the roundabout structure. The detour will include a change in alignment of the current gravel detour connecting to Shuswap Road. Please expect traffic delays and exercise additional caution for the safety of the public and workers. Construction signage will be employed to maintain the flow of traffic.

This detour will be in place until Saturday, October 14th at which time the detour will revert back to the original alignment. If you have any questions, concerns or require further information, please contact:

Senlé7 Construction
250-374-3657

Enter Draw for Blazers Tickets!

Accepting Entries for Game: Tuesday, October 17 & Friday, October 20. Draw closes at noon, October 10. Please ensure you meet all of the following conditions to be eligible for the Blazers Tickets Draw. You must:

• be a TteS band member
• be available to attend the game
• pick-up the tickets in-person from the band office
• not have received tickets from the band for the last 6 games

Location for Drive-In

Attention private landowners! The Kamloops Film Society is looking for a more permanent location for the Twin Rivers Drive-in Theater for the next 3-5 years. They need a 3-4 acre location from July to September, ideally within 30 minutes of Kamloops. If you can help, please contact Dušan Magdolen at dusan@thekfs.ca.

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.

Annual Winter Family Gathering Traditional Pow Wow

Lake Country Native Association invites you to the 26th Annual Winter Family Gathering Traditional Pow Wow, November 18 at the Winfield Memorial Hall from Noon to 7:00pm. For more information or to register please contact Mo Ziprick at (250) 470-8740 or Ann Bell at (250) 548-3723.

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 and Council Highlights

September 12, 2023 & September 19, 2023

Chief and Council are committed to continuous improvement in communications between Chief and Council, staff, and membership. Chief and Council will be releasing regular updates to ensure staff and members are aware of the work of Council. This is not intended as a comprehensive update, but rather a high-level overview of Council discussions. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any Council members.

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.