COMMUNITY BULLETIN

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Nov. 8 - Indigenous Veteran Day

Join us for National Indigenous Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 8th, starting at 10:45 am at Moccasin Square Garden. This special event is dedicated to honoring the military service and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples throughout history. Let's come together to pay our respects and acknowledge the bravery of Indigenous veterans. For more information please contact: events@ttes.ca or (250) 828-9775

QHS AGM

Attention Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band, and Skeetchestn Indian Band band members! Join us for the Q'wemtsin Health Society AGM at 2pm on November 8 at QHS. For inquiries, call (250) 314-6732. See you there!

New Afton Open House

The New Gold – New Afton Mine would like to engage with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc members about their use of the land to help shape the future reclamation and ecosystem planning goals for the mine site. Open to all Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Members. November 9th, 12 noon – 6 pm at Moccasin Square Garden. Join us for food, refreshments and door prizes!

Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day

Please join us for a solemn and reflective Remembrance Day event on Saturday, November 11th, starting at 10:30 am at Pen Pen Cemetery. We'll gather to honour and remember those who have made tremendous sacrifices for our freedom. After the ceremony, light refreshments will be served as we come together to commemorate their enduring legacy. For more information please contact: events@ttes.ca or (250) 828-9775

Indigenous Business Excellence Award

CER Community Engagement Session

Next CER session is November 15! 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

TteS Community Services News

The November Edition of the TteS Community Services newsletter is now out! This newsletter your go-to source for the latest updates, events, and opportunities to get involved in making a positive impact in our community.

Coffee with Rachel

Do you get lonely? Do you wish you had someone to talk to? Give Rachel a call at 250-320-4327! She'll bring the coffee, snacks, and conversation.

TteS STaff Naloxone Training

Kukwstép-kucw to Rachel from TteS Community Services, and Bailey, Heather and Penny from Interior Health Authority, who provided TteS staff naloxone training. The next staff training session is Nov 20th at 2pm at the new Community Services building. An hour of your day might give you the skills to help save a life! Please email Rachel to register.

Sweláps Market Grand Opening

We proudly invite you to join us for a special grand opening celebration on Thursday, November 16th. The day will kick off at 11 a.m. with speeches and a ribbon cutting, and from here we will shift to sharing food and enjoying live music. Throughout the day you can enter for a chance to win prizes and enjoy free food samples. Sweláps Market will feature amazing deals and prize draws over the entire week so make sure to stop in and shop. Bring your family and friends, meet your neighbors, and chat with our staff and the team that made this community vision a reality!

• Date: Thursday, November 16th, 2023
• Time: Welcome, Speeches and Ribbon Cutting 11 a.m. followed by BBQ, Prizes and Exclusive Deals
• Location: 302 Yellowhead Highway

We look forward to joining you in celebrating the launch of Sweláps Market!

Update Your Address!

We are preparing the mailing list for the Christmas Bonus Cheques to go out to band members. We still have 48 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!

TteS Community Members Needed for Santa Claus Parade

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the magical Santa Claus Parade on November 26th at 4:00 pm! It's a fantastic opportunity to be part of the holiday cheer, and we're on the lookout for enthusiastic float riders and walkers to make this event even more special. Join us for a festive evening and create cherished memories with your community! Contact events@ttes.ca to sign up or to learn more.

A NIGHT OF SONGS AND STORIES

The Indigenous Connections team at Kamloops Alliance Church are honoured to present "A Night Of Songs And Stories" that highlights Indigenous voices that will bring perspective, hope, and healing. Special guest is Artist and Storyteller, Howard Jolly. The night will also feature a Panel from the Indigenous Connections Team at Kamloops Alliance Church sharing their efforts and initiatives around reconciliation work and what we see as the way forward.

This is a night for Indigenous and non-Indigenous as we seek to build bridges and cast hope for a brighter future together.

Date: November 17
Venue: Moccasin Square Garden, Kamloops, BC

This evening is free, doors open at 6:30pm, and the night will conclude at 9:30pm after a time of refreshments. Questions? Please contact Elder Norman McCallum at (306) 317-2427

TteSBED Newsletter

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Business & Economic Development has a new Newsletter... have you signed up? After doing research they learned that the community just wants to connect, be informed, and to find ways to collaborate & support each other. This e-newsletter is a step in that direction. The November 2023 issue shares another round of stories, updates, and news with you. Thank you for the tremendous support the first e-newsletter received!

MCFC Engagement Sessions

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) invites you to join upcoming engagement sessions to co-develop a new provincial service approach for children and youth with support needs and their families. These 2-hour, virtual sessions are open to all interested First Nations Rights and Titleholders to co-develop a new provincial service approach for children and youth with support needs and their families.

Engagement will begin with ‘Sharing your vision’ in October, and then proceed through the remaining topics. The timing and number of sessions per area of focus will vary depending on the needs and interests of participants. Engagement on these topics will continue through June 2024.

Contact MCF.CYSNengage@gov.bc.ca to register for these sessions.

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

K̓wséltkten Kristmas

K̓wséltkten Farmers & Artisans Market is calling on makers, bakers and growers to be part of our 3rd K̓wséltkten Kristmas. Date is Sunday, November 12th at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Market hours are from 10 am to 5 pm.

As there is a limited number of booths, vendor spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please email Tina at kwseltkten@cfdcofcifn.com or phone at 250-214-2436 for further information. Vendors need to have their application completed, sent in, and fees paid BEFORE they are considered as registered.

RCMP Newsletter

Where The Rivers Meet is the Community Newsletter provided by Tk̓emlúps Indigenous Policing which services the Indigenous communities of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, Skeetchestn Indian Band and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band. The November 2023 Edition is now available. Click or tap the image below to download and read the newsletter.

IPTP Course

The Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program (IPTP) offers Canadian Indigenous people, between the ages of 19 and 29, an opportunity to experience a modified three-week Depot training experience within the RCMP at the RCMP Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan. Applications for the Spring 2024 session will close on December 15, 2023.

For more information contact:
Cpl. Rebecca Munro
BC RCMP - E Division
rebecca.munro@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Notice of Planned Power Outage

Date: November 5, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

There is a a planned power outage scheduled for Sunday, November 5, 2023 affecting all staff, businesses and tenants of the Chief Louis Centre. This outage is necessary for essential maintenance work to be carried out, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Arnold John at arnold.john@ttes.ca or (250) 828-9716.

Team BC & 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

The 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) will be hosted in Grande Prairie, Alberta, from May 6-12, 2024, at the Design Works Centre. This championship event is a significant platform for elite U18 Indigenous hockey players and the only national tournament that showcases and celebrates the top male and female Indigenous hockey talents from across Canada. Team BC will be represented by both male and female teams, featuring the best U18 players from the province. To select players for Team BC, a Player Selection Camp will be held in Prince George, BC, from April 5-7, 2024, where U18 hockey players of Indigenous ancestry can participate and be evaluated. Online registration for the camp will open on January 15, 2024.

Treatment for Youth

Youth Substance Use Counselling & Treatment Services will support youth youth aged 12-24 who are seeking treatment for moderate to severe substance use in their community. Referrals facilitated through your Access Mental Health & Substance Use Team. For more information, please contact 310-MHSU (6478)

GIS/GPS Mapping Foundations

This course introduces learners to the foundational knowledge necessary for pursuing a career in Global Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping, including skills development in data gathering and map customization, GIS analysis and modelling, and project plan development. From this course, learners can ladder into our Futures-level GIS/GPS mapping course which provides career-ready professional skills and certifications.

Coffee with a Cop

Please note NEW location: Community Services, 300 Chilcotin Road

On Wednesday, December 6 at 10:00 am, Community Services (300 Chilcotin Road) will host our monthly Coffee with a Cop. This gathering aims to foster a better understanding between Tk̓emlúps RCMP and community members. The casual setting of the event will offer a chance to engage in conversations over coffee and tea. The organizers hope that this initiative will further strengthen the relationship between the police and the community. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we look forward to seeing you there!

TteS Communication App

Never Miss An Update from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc!!

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.

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.