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COMMUNITY BULLETIN

April 14, 2024

CCP Engagement Sessions – THIS WEEK!

We’re updating the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) and we want to hear from you!

The CCP is a visionary living document that covers topics from housing and land use, to Member health and cultural wellness. We are updating the CCP so that it can continue to guide our community and inform others of our plans for this generation and those to come. A copy of the current CCP is available on our website. Join us for round 1 of engagement!

Keep up-to-date by following TteS on Facebook or by visiting visiting tkemlups.ca/ccp-update

Stsmé́melt Update Meeting

Join us for the Stsmé́melt Update Meeting on April 15-16, 2024 at Moccasin Square Garden, located at 357 Chief Alex Thomas Way. The meeting will run from 9am to 4pm, with lunch and snacks provided both days. Please confirm your attendance for catering purposes. Kindly note that no travel supports are available for this event. For more information, contact Francyne Prairie Chicken, Stsmé́melt Admin, at 778-471-8200 Ext: 205 or stsmemeltadmin@shuswapnation.org. We look forward to your participation.

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CCP Youth Engagement

Are you a youth 12 years or older? We want to hear from you! Join us for a youth dinner to contribute your perspectives to our Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) update. We value your ideas and aspirations to ensure our community's plans reflect present and future needs. Open to TTES members aged 12 and older.

Date: Monday, April 15
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Community Services

No registration required. Dinner and prizes provided. For a copy of the current CCP, visit tkemlups.ca/ccp-update

Go Kart Racing

Calling all Tk̓emlúps Community teens! Join us for an exciting day of Go Kart racing and thrilling arcade games at our Teen Leadership Event at the Castle fun centre, Abbotsford.

📅 Saturday, April 20, 2024
⏰ Time: Meet up time 8:30 am
📍 Meeting Location: Full Circle Youth Centre, 1105 Kamloopa Road

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to have a blast, meet new friends, and enhance your leadership abilities. Lunch, dinner, and entrance are all included. Drop off available after the event. This event is FREE to all teens (12-18) of the Tk̓emlúps Community.

Land Code

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc band members are invited to attend the Land Code Information Session scheduled for Wednesday, April 18, 2024, from 4:30 to 8:00 PM at the Chief Louis Centre Assembly Hall, 345 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops.

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TteS Tax Prep

2023 Tax Preparation with BDO Canada LLP is this week! If you need taxes prepared, join at at Moccasin Square Garden on:

🗓️ Friday, April 19, 2024: 9am – 3:30pm
🗓️ Saturday, April 20, 2024: 9am – 3:30pm

Remember to bring all necessary documents. Band Member spouses: $25.00 fee. Staff and Staff spouses: $66.00 fee. For more info, contact Michele White at 250-314-1523 or Joan Paul at 250-828-9752.

Speedwatch

Are you passionate about our community's safety? Volunteer with TTes RCMP Community Speed Watch! A Rural RCMP member will provide proper training. Open to TTes members only. To register, contact Geoff Morris, Community Services Justice Worker, at 250-828-9757. Training dates to be determined.

Traffic Pattern Change

Tk̓emlúps Public Works have completed a permanent traffic change at the Kootenay Road - George Campbell Way intersection, adjacent to the railway tracks. They converted the existing 4-way stop into a 3-way stop by relocating the stop sign from the west leg of the intersection to the west side of the CN rail tracks. This safety enhancement was made to prevent longer vehicles and buses from having to stop across the railway tracks or get stuck between the stop and the railway crossing.

Clean the Beach Day

This family-friendly gathering invites residents to come together in a collective effort to clean our riverbanks. Interested participants must register by April 19, 2024, either online at Kamloops.ca/CleanTheBeach or by calling 250-828-3518. Volunteers should gather at Riverside Park at 11:00 am on the day of the event for route information, safety instructions, and to collect supplies. It's advised that volunteers wear closed-toe shoes and bring high-visibility vests and/or work gloves if available. The event concludes with a wrap-up session at Riverside Park at 1:30pm.

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Earth Day

Join the Ttes Lands, Leasing & Tax Department for an Earth Day Clean-Up event on Monday, April 22, 2024, starting at 8:30 am behind the MSG Parking Lot. Garbage bags and disposable gloves will be provided. Throughout the day, there will be drinks and light snacks available. Lunch, refreshments, and door prizes will be provided for volunteers at Full Circle Youth Centre at noon. Please note that garbage pick-up is limited to specified TteS roadways. For more information or to RSVP, contact Jennifer Dean at (250) 828-9784.

GBM April 24

We invite Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc band members to join us at the General Band Meeting at 5pm on Wednesday, April 24 at Moccasin Square Garden. This is your opportunity to engage directly with Chief and Council, fostering a connection that serves as a catalyst for positive change within our community. Featured presentations include:

  • Natural Resources Presentation
  • Spiyu7ullucw Ranch Presentation
  • EPP Presentation
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Your voice matters, and this meeting is the platform where it can resonate the most. Come together, share ideas, and collectively shape a brighter future for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc!

INNER ELDER

From April 23-27, Western Canada Theatre is proud to present Inner Elder written and performed by Award-winning artist Michelle Thrush (from APTN’s Blackstone, CBC’s North of 60, and Arctic Air). This one-woman performance tells the story of a young Indigenous girl growing up in Alberta learning to heal from the past and transform her future.

INNER ELDER INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY OFFER: Access $10 tickets to Inner Elder with promo code THRUSH at wctlive.ca/innerelder/ or Kamloops Live Box Office by calling 250-374-5483 or visiting in person at 1025 Lorne Street, Kamloops.

Training

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Trades and Training will be offering Customer Service Training and a Wildland Firefighting Training Program starting in May. Contact information for each are on the posters below.

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 April 2024 Edition is now available. Click or tap the image below to download and read the newsletter.

Public Sector Purchasing Workshop

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Business Economic Development, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), City of Kamloops, and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are hosting an engagement session for Indigenous businesses. Any Indigenous business from the region are invited to attend, as opportunities exist for services and goods. A short presentation on doing business with the public bodies (BCLC, City, TRU) will be followed by an interactive session to learn from the businesses.

Thursday, April 18, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Moccasin Square Garden
Lunch and refreshments will be provided

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KFS: Hey Viktor

The Kamloops Film Society presents Hey Viktor, April 19, 20, 26, 27. Twenty-five long years after his time in the limelight, former child actor Cody Lightning tries to revive his fortunes with a self-produced sequel to Smoke Signals in this smart, irreverent new comedy.

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Exciting Spring Break Camp

The Spring Break Camp at Full Circle Youth Center was a great success, providing two weeks of exciting activities and cherished moments for Tk̓emlúps youth. The camp featured outdoor adventures, creative workshops, team-building exercises, and arts and crafts, fostering a love for nature and creativity. The dedicated staff made it all happen, and the center thanks parents and guardians for their trust. Everyone involved is appreciated for being part of the Full Circle Youth Center community!

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Basketball Champions!

Junior All Native Basketball Champions! Waki-Ya Diablo from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) played with our neighbouring community U17 Syilx in the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament held in Terrace, BC hosted by the Nisga'a Nation the traditional home of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. Syilx was guided to the championship game by coaches: Peter Waardenburg, Trenton Warrdenburg, and Viola Brown with a 5-0 record.

These young gentleman battled hard, they played with passion and determination and are the 2024 Junior All Native Basketball Champions. Waki-Ya is humbled and grateful to TteS, Kukpi7 Rosanne & Council, the Tk̓emlúps Education Department and the community for the support to excel in his sport.

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Band Meeting Vote May 1

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Members are invited to participate in the vote for the Rules Governing Band Meetings By-Law #1996-2, which will be held at a Special Band Meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024, 5pm at Moccasin Square Garden. A new simplified Voting Package, including vital information all amendments, was mailed to all band members on March 8, 2024.

Legal Aid Connect

TteS band members are encouraged to attend Legal Aid Connect 2024 happening in Kamloops on May 2. The event will take place at the Delta Hotel in the Mount View Terrace Room from 11:30am to 4pm. This is an opportunity to engage with legal aid specialists and other professionals in the field. Attendance is open to all interested individuals, but registration is required. Please ensure you register to secure your spot. For any questions, please contact zuzanna.mazur@legalaid.bc.ca

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Red Dress Day - Save the Date

Join us as we come together to honour and raise awareness for a cause close to our hearts. On May 5th, we will host a special event to shed light on the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S).

This event is more than just a gathering—it's a moment to stand in solidarity, to remember those who have been taken from us too soon, and to demand justice and change. Together, we can amplify the voices of those who have been silenced and work towards a future where every member of our community feels safe and valued.

Mark your calendars and join us in this important conversation.

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Youth Employment Program

The Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) offers youth the opportunity to earn a wage, gain high school credits, and earn tickets/certificates. Participants need to travel to the pickup location in Kamloops and be willing to work away from home for the full months of July and August. The program typically runs for six weeks, with flexible start and end dates.

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Fire up the BBQ

Here’s a great BBQ bundle you could win just in time for the summer!! Check out the package below.

Big THANKS to the wonderful staff @ Sarah’s, Your Independent Grocers (Northhills Shopping Centre) for their generous donation to benefit the Paul Lake Fire Brigade. To purchase:

  1. Email Pam at p.t.paradis@gmail.com
  2. Call Carol at 573-2021

The tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, 5 for $20 or 15 for $50.

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