COMMUNITY BULLETIN

Sunday, November 26, 2023

TteS Community Members Needed for Santa Claus Parade

Today is the Santa Claus Parade starting at 4pm in downtown Kamloops! We still need enthusiastic TteS members to make this event happen! Join us for a festive evening and create cherished memories with your community! Meet at 2:30pm in front of the Double Tree hotel on St. Paul Street.

New Afton Lunch & Learn

New Afton welcomes all members of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc for a Lunch n’ Learn to share the recommendations from Beyond New Afton engagement. Join us Wednesday, November 29, 2023 @ Chief Louis Centre Assembly Hall from 12:00 (noon) – 2:00 pm.

Lunch ~ Presentation ~ Raffle Prizes

For more information, please contact:

Renata Mrema
Renata.Mrema@NewGold.com

Sexual Assault Counselling Centre Presentation

In partnership with the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre, Community Services is hosting an informative session addressing critical issues and fostering community awareness on Thursday, November 30 at Community Services. Come and engage in discussions that matter, gain valuable insights, and contribute to building a safer and more supportive community. Your participation can make a difference. Let's create a community that stands against sexual assault and supports survivors. For further details and to RSVP, please contact Community Services at 250-828-9810.

Tk̓wenem7íple7 Joshua Honoured

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is honouring five esteemed alumni with Distinguished Alumni Awards for outstanding achievement, leadership and public service. This year, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Tk̓wenem7íple7 Joshua Gottfriedsen is one of the TRU Alumni being recognized for his amazing work and achievements since graduating from TRU! Joshua Gottfriedsen grew up in Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and is an accomplished athlete, actor and advocate for Indigenous people. He was a student-athlete at TRU and received his MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership from Simon Fraser University in 2017. Since he was a teenager, Tk̓wenem7íple7 Joshua has been strengthening his voice as a Secwépemc leader in his home community and far beyond. He has held positions in regional, provincial and national politics and was elected to the Assembly of First Nations from age 18 to 30 as the co-chair of the National Youth Council. He was the male youth representative for the BCAFN, a youth representative for the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, and a director for the First Nation Youth Council of BC Association.

Training and Education Survey

The Education Department is once again seeking input from band members regarding training and employment. This project commenced five years ago with the distribution of a survey, enabling us to develop training and employment programs for the community based on feedback received. We now invite you to shape the future direction of training and employment programs for Tk̓emlúps by sharing your thoughts on priorities for yourself, your family, and the community.

Upon completion of this survey, the results will guide the Education Department in strategically delivering programs that are community-driven.

Fire Services

Chief and Council, including Councillors Marie and Nikki who joined virtually, met with Fire Chief Ken Uzeloc and Sarah Candido, City of Kamloops, Indigenous & External Relations Manager. Fire Chief Ken was providing an update on fire services provided to Tḱemlúps te Secwepemc. We appreciate the amazing working relationship that TteS has with Kamloops Fire Rescue.

Elders Christmas Luncheon

Join us for our our TteS Elder Christmas Luncheon on December 6th at Moccasin Square Garden! It will be a day filled with joy, good company, and holiday spirit. Capture the magic of the season with Santa Claus himself! Don't miss the chance to get your pictures taken and create cherished memories.

Date: December 6th
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Moccasin Square Garden

This event is open exclusively to TteS Elder Band Members. Please pass along the luncheon information to our Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Elders who do not have email / social media. For more information please contact:

Nicole Barker
Events Coordinator
events@ttes.ca

TteS BEDD Brand Development

The TteS Business & Economic Development Department (BEDD) is undergoing a restructuring and rebranding initiative to establish stable, ongoing, and diverse business ventures that secure economic self-sufficiency for the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc community and its members. Through working with Indigenous Marketing Solutions, we have landed on two names and are seeing feedback from YOU before moving on to the next steps of logo creation and brand development.

Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey. Survey closes November 29.

Stswékstem Now Open!

We are excited to announce Stswékstem Engineered Waste Management Facility is NOW OPEN to the public! It is a state-of-the-art facility that will provide more sustainable waste management services to the community. Come and see how we are transforming waste into resources, protecting the environment, and supporting the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Nation.

TteS Members can drop-off acceptable wastes for free. Please ensure waste is separated before drop-off. Personal waste ONLY, limited to residential truck & trailer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Community Bulletin Boards

Lots of events and information posted to the community bulletin boards today... including posters we can't share on social media. Check the board while you're getting mail!

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!

Final CER Session

Tk̓emlúps Members are invited to participate in the FINAL Community Engagement Session 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. Dinner will be served.

Date: December 6
Venue: Assembly Hall at KIRS (CLC)
Time: 5pm – 8pm

1. CER Proposed Amendments Package →
2. TTES Custom Election Regulations Bylaw 2024 →

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

Community Christmas Party

Join Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc for a festive evening at the 2023 TteS Community Christmas Party, presented by Community Services. Embrace the holiday spirit on Thursday, December 7th, starting at 5pm at Moccasin Square Garden. For details, contact events@ttes.ca or (250) 828-9775. Let the joyous celebrations begin!

Sk̓elepéllcw Residence

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has opened a new student residence named Sk̓elepéllcw (Coyote Den) in Kamloops, honoring the traditional lands of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc territory where TRU resides. The facility offers scenic views of the North Thompson River and mountains. The grand opening ceremony on Nov. 22 marked a milestone in TRU's efforts to meet the needs of its diverse student body. The development is part of a three-phase plan for three new student housing buildings at East Village. Future plans include site build-out and utility relocation to support the next phase of construction.

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 and click the button below. This link will not work on a computer.

2SLGBTQQIA+ Flag

BCAFN is engaging on the development of a BCAFN 2SLGBTQQIA+ flag. Their goal is to co-develop a flag that can be present in BCAFN assemblies and events to promote a safe, inclusive, culturally-grounded, and equitable space. To support this work, the BCAFN is pleased to share the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Flag Survey. This survey is to seek input to inform the design of a BCAFN 2SLGBTQQIA+ Flag from BC First Nation people who identify within the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Please provide your feedback by January 15, 2024, for a chance to win one of two, $200 e-gift cards.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Rochelle King, BCAFN Policy Analyst, at rochelle.king@bcafn.ca

Christmas Open House

Please join us at the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Chief and Council Christmas Open House on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Red Brick Building Assembly Hall. Come mingle with the Chief, Council, and staff, enjoy delightful refreshments, and engage in conversations before the winter break. Your presence will be warmly welcomed, and we anticipate a wonderful time together. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.