COMMUNITY BULLETIN
February 11, 2024
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Two Special Band Meetings
We have TWO important SPECIAL BAND MEETINGS happening in February. It is vital that all band members attend these meetings and vote on the critical amendments to the Custom Election Regulations and Rules Governing Band Meetings.
Feb 21 | SBM: Vote on Rules Governing General Band Meetings
Feb 28 | SBM: Vote on Custom Election Regulations
Full details have been mailed to all band members. Check your mailbox!
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🌟WIN PRIZES: Training and Education Survey!🌟
Take our Training and Education Survey to help shape the future of programs for Tk̓emlúps! 🌍✨ Win awesome prizes like an electric bike, Yeti coolers, gift cards, and iPads! 🎁 Your feedback = community-driven success! 💪 Let's build a brighter future together!
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CER Q&A Session
Questions about the upcoming TteS Custom Election Regulations (CER) vote? A Q&A Session for Members will be held on February 12th @ 5:00pm at MSG.
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Leather Workshop
A quick reminder that the Teen Night Leather Workshop is this week!
📅 February 12 & 14
🕒 3pm - 6pm
📍 Community Services Office
Join us for a hands-on leather crafting experience! Teens aged 12-18 are invited for a fun-filled workshop. Contact Wyatt Camille for more info and to sign up:
📞 (250) 319-9845
📧 Wyatt.Camille@ttes.ca
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VERY LAST Water Settlement Clinic
We have processed over 790 band member water claims in the last year... we are down to the final three weeks before the March 7 deadline! If you are a TteS band member and require assistance completing a First Nations Drinking Water (FNDW) Claim, please attend the LAST clinic:
Date: Wednesday, February 21
Time: 10am - 3pm
Place: Lands & Leasing Office Boardroom (KIRS)
When attending the Drop-In Clinics, please bring proper identification for yourself and anyone you are representing, a VOID cheque or Direct Deposi
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Elkstwécw Workshop
Secwépemc Child & Family Secwepemc Child & Family Services presents an elkstwécw workshop for a Beaded Pink Shirt Pins! Join us on February 13 for an exclusive workshop focused on creating Beaded Pink Shirt Pins in support of Anti-Bullying Day (February 28). Please note that participation is limited, and spots are filling up fast, so make sure to secure your spot early. This workshop is for TteS band members only. Due to limited spots, early registration is encouraged. To sign up or for any questions, please contact Squwey Gottfriedsen at squwey.gottfriedsen@secwepemcfamilies.org.
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Stswékstem Questions Answered
Do TteS Members have to pay fees to use the facility?
TteS Members can dispose of personal waste (limited to truck and trailer) free of charge, however, TteS member-owned businesses are subject to disposal rates.
Why do TteS Members have to show a status card to use the facility?
The facility needs to confirm member identity so that others don't take advantage of the free service. If you have a friend, partner, etc. helping you dispose of waste, you will need to join them when they go to the facility.
Will you pick up my load?
Stswékstem is a drop-off facility only. If you don't have access to a vehicle and can't find help, please contact the Housing Department and they may be able to organize a commercial bin drop off.
Still have questions?
Connect with Nova Sekhon from the Business and Economic Development department at nova.sekhon@ttes.ca or 250-320-1664
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Online Psychology Courses
Details in the poster below. Contact Terri at terri.mindel@ttes.ca or call (250) 819-0428.
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Date Change
📢 NOTICE OF IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE 📢
The Rules Governing Band Meetings By-Law (RGBM) Proposed Amendments Vote date has been rescheduled to February 21, 2024. This change is due to Tk̓emlúps Elders being in Vancouver on February 15th. Join us for the RGBM Amendment Vote on February 21 at Moccasin Square Gardens. There are no changes to the Voting Package sent in early January. We will use the February 15 date for an informal Q&A session. Both meetings start at 5pm and dinner will be served. Remember, only in-person attendees are eligible to vote, and the meeting will not be live-streamed. See you there!
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Indigenous Homelessness Focus Group
A Focus Group on Urban Indigenous Homelessness in Kamloops will be held at Moccasin Square Gardens on March 1st from 1-3pm. Urban Matters is inviting participation from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc leadership, staff, and highly interested community members to share thoughts on what is important to consider in a Coordinated Access System that will better support Indigenous people who are unhoused in Kamloops.
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Archery Nights
Join us for Archery Nights with The Kamloops Bowbenders Club at Moccasin Square Garden! Open to all everyone. Free admission for Tk̓emlúps residents aged 5 and up. Beginners session from 6-7pm, and Advanced Archers from 7-8pm. For more info, contact the Full Circle Youth Centre at (250) 320-8625 or email the Bowbenders club at archery@ktsa.ca
Scheduled Dates:
February 1, 6, 14, 20, 27
March 5, 13, 19, & 26
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Money Management
Want to take control of your finances for a better tomorrow?
If so, on March 8 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 counselling.
Members will learn:
- What is a good credit score
- How to check credit score
- How to repair bad credit
- How to budget
- On-Reserve Homeownership
- On-Reserve Mortgages
Please contact Joyce Fraser at 250-828-9719 to schedule an appointment!
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JR LaRose Visit
Former BC Lion and Be More Than A Bystander program spokesperson, JR LaRose, engaged with Chief & Council and TteS staff during his visit to Tk̓emlúps. His intensive training and education initiative aims to foster organizational and cultural transformations, promoting welcoming, healthy, safe, and respectful workplaces. Beyond football, JR's inspiring journey from a dark past to a bright future serves as a beacon of redemption, emphasizing that everyone has an opportunity to redeem themselves. His mission is to inspire others on their own paths of redemption through his compelling life narrative.
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Kneeshaw Album Release
Join Tk̓emlúps musician Jeremy Kneeshaw on Valentine's Day, February 14, for an unforgettable night celebrating his latest album, 4th Try! Dance, sing, and celebrate with couples, singles, and people of all ages (19 - 90). The night kicks off with comedy by Tara Holmes at 6PM, followed by live music from the Jeremy Kneeshaw band.
Date: February 14th
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: 156 Wilson Street, Kamloops
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PAL Course
Get ready to take the first step towards your Canadian Firearms License (PAL)! This course is open to band members 18 years and older. Sign up by the end of February 2024 by contacting Community Services via email (cs.reception@ttes.ca) or phone (250-828-9810). Please provide your name, phone number, and specify the training course. Stay tuned for more details on dates and times.
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Business Directory
KIBDC (EcDev) frequently receives inquiries for a comprehensive list of businesses owned by Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) members. However, the organization has faced challenges in fulfilling this request. In response, KIBDC (EcDev) has launched an online business directory. TteS members who own businesses are encouraged to complete the online form (link provided below) to ensure inclusion in our directory.
Once submitted, each business will undergo validation and will be showcased on www.tkemlupsbusiness.ca within a few days. This initiative aims to provide a centralized platform for TteS member-owned businesses, offering increased visibility and accessibility.
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Skiing and Snowboarding
Explore, Learn, and Lead with Full Circle Youth Centre's Teen Leadership Program! Calling all motivated teens aged 12 to 18 to learn Skiing or Snowboarding. Date: February 24, 2024. Meet us at 8:30 am at Full Circle Youth Centre (1105 Kamloopa Road).
For more information and to register, contact email youthcentre@ttes.ca or call (250) 320-8625.
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Snowshoeing
TteS youth! Prepare yourselves to hit the snow-covered trails! Join us for an exciting day of snowshoeing at Harper Mountain on February 25. We will meet at Full Circle Youth Centre (1105 Kamloopa Road) at 9:30 am, and departure will be at 10:00 am sharp. Don't worry about a thing – we've got you covered with lunch, snowshoe rentals, and lift passes, all provided free of charge. This event is open to all teenagers from the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc community.
For more information and to register, contact email youthcentre@ttes.ca or call (250) 320-8625.
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Teen Nights
Join us at Full Circle Youth Centre for Teen Night every Monday & 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!
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GYM Night
Join the RCMP for GYM NIGHT! TteS community youth aged 12 to 18 are invited to Moccasin Square Garden (MSG) on Saturday, February 24th, from 7pm - 9pm. Get ready for a fun-filled evening of sports and games like basketball, ping pong, and more! Light refreshments provided. Just remember to bring your indoor running shoes! See you there!
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CER Vote
TteS Members are invited to attend a Special Band Meeting (SBM) to VOTE on proposed amendments to the TteS Custom Election Regulations (CER), to be held on February 28, 2024. A 2nd SBM will be held on March 27, 2024 if required to finalize VOTING on remaining CER proposed amendment resolutions not voted on at the Feb. 28th SBM.
Need a copy of the voting package?
- Pick-up at Tk̓emlúps Administration Office
- Have it mailed to you by contacting Communications at communications@ttes.ca or call (250) 828-9736
- Read in the DOCUMENTS tab of the TteS Communications App
- Download a PDF version from the Members-Only portal on the Tk̓emlúps website.
- Email communications@ttes.ca to have it sent directly to your Inbox
For more information, please contact:
Sheila Schmidt, Policy Analyst
Email: sheila.schmidt@tes.ca
Cell: (250) 819-4589
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TteS BEDD Newsletter
This month, the Tk̓emlúps Business and Economic Development department is shining the spotlight on an incredible Indigenous-owned business, celebrating the vibes from a recent Grand Opening and giving you the inside scoop on some upcoming events and lease opportunities! Read (and sign-up!) for their newsletter today!
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CN Rail Meeting
Kukpi7 Rosanne, Tk̓wenem7íple7 Nikki, Tk̓wenem7íple7 Morning-Star, Tk̓wenem7íple7 Marie (online), Tk̓emlúps Lands manager Victoria Casimir, Kamloops Fire Chief Ken Ken Uzeloc and CN Rail representatives met to discuss next steps about health and safety within Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the ongoing issue of trains blocking access to the subdivision.
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Coyotes
Natural Resources Department is issuing a notice to Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Community to create awareness surrounding human-wildlife interactions regarding Coyotes and provide ways to reduce conflict.
- Do not feed Coyotes.
- Monitor pets and small children while outdoors.
- Never run away from a Coyote.
- Do not set your trash out for pick-up until the day of pick-up to reduce attractants.
Aggressive Coyote behavior should be reported to NRD Assistant Manager Barry Bennett, or R.A.P.P. 1-877-952-7277.
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Summer Students Jobs
TransMountain is hiring for two summer student positions in Kamloops:
Duration: May 6-August 30. Wage: $20.86 to $27.44 per hour. Must be returning to full-time studies in the Fall and a possess a Class 5 driver’s license. Deadline to apply is February 25, 2024. Please contact Jordann Hazelwood at 250-819-6144 or jhazelwood@stkemlupsemc.ca for application supports!
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