COMMUNITY BULLETIN

January 14, 2024

First Aid

First Aid Courses coming to TteS! For those people who need to renew or need first aid for work. Spaces are limited. Lunch is provided.

Upcoming Events

Check the Events Calendar (App or Website) for full details on upcoming events!

Jan 17: Teen Night - Climbing Gym
Jan 19: Thrash Wrestling
Jan 27: Youth Skiing
Jan 28: Archery Workshop
Jan 29: GBM Rules Q&A
Jan 31: General Band Meeting
Feb 5: Be More than a Bystander
Feb 7: Blazers Indigenous Night
Feb 15: GBM Rules Vote
Feb 28: Pink Shirt Day

Vote February 15

VOTE AT A SPECIAL BAND MEETING TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Members are invited to participate in discussions on proposed amendments to the Rules Governing Band Meetings By-Law #1996-2, which will be held at a Special Band Meeting (SBM) scheduled for February 15, 2024.

Climbing Night

TteS teens, join us on Wednesday, January 17, as The Full Circle Youth Centre presents Teen Night at Cliffside Climbing Gym! Open to ages 12-18. For more information, contact Myron Thomas at myron.thomas@ttes.ca or 778-694-1119. Snacks will be provided.

Archery Workshop

Explore, Learn, and Lead with Full Circle Youth Centre's Teen Leadership Program! Calling all motivated teens aged 12 to 18 to learn archery. Date: January 28, 2024. Meet us at 9:30 am at Full Circle Youth Centre (1105 Kamloopa Road). Ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and leadership development? Limited spots available, so secure your place today!

Blazers Indigenous Night

Join us for a night of hockey magic as the Kamloops Blazers host the Seattle Thunderbirds for their Indigenous Night on February 7th! Puck drop is 7pm at the Sandman Centre.

FREE tickets are available for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) members! Grab your tickets now at the link below!

Tim Bit Player of the Night

The Tim Hortons TimBit Player of the Night is a local hockey player from the age of 6-9 who is chosen to join the Blazers on the ice for the game opening! The kid who is chosen will be the honorary Blazer for the night, skating out with the team at the start of the game and standing on the blue line with the big kids for the game opening!

Little fans can let us know that they’d like to be chosen as the TimBit Player of the Night for Indigenous Night on February 7, 2024 by filling out the application (link below). Please note the application is due on January 22, 2024 by 4pm. The successful applicant will be notified on January 24, 2024. Completed applications must be emailed to events@ttes.ca.

Teen Night

Join us at Full Circle Youth Centre for Teen Night every Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm! Open to ages 12-18, we provide transportation to and from the Youth Centre. For more information, contact Myron Thomas at 778-694-1119 or myron.thomas@ttes.ca. See you there!

Skiing and Snowboarding

TteS youth...get ready to hit the slopes! Join us for a day of skiing at Sun Peaks on January 27. We'll be departing from Full Circle Youth Centre (1105 Kamloopa) at 9 am sharp. Everything you need – lunch, rentals, lift passes, and lessons – is on us. Dress appropriately and register by January 20. Free for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc members and TteS community residents aged 12-18. For more information, contact us at youthcentre@ttes.ca or (250) 320-8625.

Learning to Lead

NatureKids BC, with BC Hydro funding, presents "Learning to Lead in the Environmental Sector" at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops on April 26, 2024. The one-day workshop for youth aged 18-25 is free, and participants will receive a $100 honorarium. Register today... you will gain insights from young environmental professionals, develop career skills, visit local environmental organizations, make new connections and leave inspired!

CIRNAC Meeting

Tk̓emlúps Chief and Council and staff meet with representatives from the Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) team to discuss Specific Claims, Additions to Reserve and other issues of importance to TteS. Chief and Council continue to lobby to move forward on community priorities. Elder Connie Jules, TteS survivor representative, accepted the Survivors Flag developed by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. For more information, visit: https://nctr.ca/exhibits/survivors-flag/

Pink Shirt Day

Join the anti-bullying movement by participating in Pink Shirt Day on February 28th. Exclusive shirts designed by TteS band member Kelsey Jules are available. The design symbolizes unconditional love, responsibility, and community support, with the deer representing sacrifice for the greater good. Leaders are likened to hunters, emphasizing responsibility for community well-being. Balsamroot and fireweed plants in the design signify healing and highlight the importance of unity. Order your shirt by January 26th for delivery in time to support the message of unity, support, and anti-bullying.

Rules Are Changing!

Mark your calendars for February 15, 2024, as we're updating the Rules Governing General Band Meetings (GBMs). Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our community!

Voting packages, including vital information on 20+ proposed amendments, were mailed to all band members on January 9, 2024. For your convenience, downloadable digital versions are available in the members-only portal.

This is your chance to make a difference! When you receive the documents, please review the proposed amendments covering areas such as scheduling, agenda, procedures, quorum, and protocol. Your voice matters, so don't miss the opportunity to cast your vote on February 15 and contribute to the growth of our community.

Winter Powwow

Join Secwépemc Child and Family Services for the SCFSA Annual Winter Gathering Traditional Powwow on February 3-4, 2024 at the Sandman Centre. For details and vendor registration, reach out to Squwey Gottfriedsen. Drum registration inquiries can be directed to Lyle Thomas. Don't miss this cultural celebration!

Chief Louis Crossing Lease Opportunities

New Commercial Build – 302 Yellowhead Highway. Chief Louis Crossing is a brand-new commercial development with +/- 35,000 SF of flexible space available for lease for a variety of retail and office services. Owned and operated by, and within Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc lands, it offers unique benefits to Indigenous entrepreneurs and shoppers alike. It is an opportunity not to miss.

Tenant applications are now being accepted with a priority focus on Building B with an anticipated opening in Winter 2024. Go online to www.chieflouiscrossing.ca for more information.

Logo Contest

Le7 te Melámen Society is looking for a logo! The contest ends on January 31, 2024, the winner will be announced on February 9, 2024. You can submit your entry to shcadmin@secwepemchealth.ca

Snow Removal

Winter snow removal is a huge task for the small crew at TteS. The TteS Public Works responsibility to public roads, businesses, and elders driveways continues to grow. Their first priority is to keep the arterial roads open so that traffic and emergency vehicles can move as needed. Help out snowplow operators with the following tips:

• Give distance. Snow plows and sanders need extra space to make wide turns. Keep your distance and ensure the operator sees you.
• Keep curb free from personal property, debris, and garbage bins in areas to be plowed.
• Shovel snow onto your property. Not the street.
• Pile snow on the right side of your driveway (facing the road) when shoveling. This allows you to see any oncoming traffic as you back out and, when plows go by, they won’t drag your shoveled piles of snow back into your driveway.

Be More than a Bystander

Your Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Human Resources team is thrilled to announce the upcoming Be More Than A Bystander training scheduled for Monday, February 5, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Moccasin Square Garden. This event is open to all Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Band Members. The Be More Than a Bystander presentations, led by former BC Lion JR LaRose, have been successfully conducted in various Indigenous communities across BC. JR LaRose, a 2011 Grey Cup champion and proud member of One Arrow First Nation, is a highly respected and engaging speaker with a wealth of experience. He has facilitated over 400 presentations in Canada and the United States since 2008, and has been a key spokesperson for the Be More Than A Bystander program since its inception in 2011.

SISLP

Indigenous Disability Canada's Support for Indigenous Student Learning Program (SISLP) is a time-limited project for Indigenous students across Canada who have limited financial resources, including those students living with disabilities. The SISLP is accepting applications from students of any age enrolled in a Formal educational institution (either online, remote, or through on-site learning) to be considered to receive a laptop and other technology / equipment supports necessary to assist with their continued education and success.

Artist Call

Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative extends an invitation to submit examples of your work. This artist call is open to accomplished Indigenous artists who are members of the Secwépemc Nation, Syilx Okanagan Nation, or Ktunaxa Nation. All artistic mediums are welcomed. You are invited to share some portfolio examples of your creative work, for reference for potential commissions going forward.

Secwépemc Language Courses

Two online courses will be starting January 22nd, 2024. Sign up now to learn language via Zoom. $100 per course. Contact Melpetkwe at atahm.research@gmail.com for registration and more information.

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.