COMMUNITY BULLETIN
Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023
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Happy Easter!
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc wishes everyone a wonderful weekend of Flowers, Food, Family, and Fuzzy Bunnies.
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Red Bridge Closed
Please be advised the Red Bridge which spans the South Thompson River along Mt. Paul Way, will be Closed on April 11, 2023 (6pm) to April 12, 2023 (6am) for bridge inspection activities. Please use alternate routes to access Lorne Street from the north side of the bridge as well as Mount Paul Way from the south side of the bridge.
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Mobile Mammogram bus
Early detection saves lives! The Mobile Mammogram bus will be at Q’wemtsin Health Society on April 11. If you would like to book an appointment please call Q’wemtsin Health Society at 250.314.6732. To register you must be age 40+
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Elders Input Needed!
The Thompson-Nicola Conservation Collaborative invites Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Elders to join them by participating in and providing input on critical areas used within the Thompson Nicola region. By adding your knowledge of current and past land use and occupation on physical maps, they will identify important Indigenous use areas and their overlap with areas of high carbon storage within the Thompson Nicola region, supporting increased land conservation and protection.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
10am to 2pm
Moccasin Square Gardens
Please RSVP to Shelley Witzky at shelley@tnccollaborative.org or call 250-299-5170. Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements or if you need a ride.
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Tk̓wenem7íple7 Nikki Fraser snaps a quick photo during the site tour of Sweláps Market, the new Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Grocery Store. Nikki commented, "I'm so proud of our community, leadership, past leadership & the EcDev team."
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Tax Prep
2022 Tax Preparation will be held on Saturday, April 8 and Saturday April 15 at Moccasin Square Garden (MSG). Please bring all necessary documentation to file. Band Member spouses subject to $25.00 fee. Staff and Staff spouses subject to $66.00 fee. If you require additional information, please contact Michele White (250-314-1523) or Joan Paul (250-828-9752)
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Elders Luncheon
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is excited to announce the upcoming Elders Luncheon, taking place on Friday, April 14th, 2023, from 12 pm to 1 pm at Moccasin Square Gardens. Hosted by Community Services, this luncheon is an opportunity for Elders to come together, socialize, and enjoy a delicious meal with friends.
The event will be an occasion to celebrate the April elder birthdays, share a meal, and take home some goodies. The TteS Elders Seed Allowance cheques will also be distributed during the luncheon. For any inquiries or transportation needs, please contact Elder Recreation Worker, Aurora Casimir, at (250) 320-0853 or via email at aurora.casimir@ttes.ca.
As the saying goes, "The only thing better than lunch is lunch with friends," and we look forward to sharing this special event with our beloved elders. Let us come together to show our appreciation for the contributions they have made to our community and honour their wisdom and experience.
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Community Clean Up
Join us for the TteS Community Clean Up on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This event is open to TteS Band Members and volunteers who want to help keep our community clean and beautiful.
Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear a hat and sunscreen, and wear proper foot-wear as it is tick season. We will meet behind the MSG Parking Lot at 8:30 am, where garbage bags, disposable gloves, drinks, and light snacks will be provided throughout the day.
Registered volunteers will receive lunch, refreshments, and door prizes at the Full Circle Youth Centre at 12:00 noon. Please RSVP by calling 250-828-9784. Lunch and door prizes are courtesy of Videa. For more information, please contact:
Erik Prytula
(250) 819-2239
Let's work together to keep our community clean and beautiful!
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Erik Prytula Receives Masters Degree
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Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Lands, Leasing and Tax Department congratulats Erik Prytula, B.Sc., PBd. BA., TteS Environmental Specialist, on receiving his Masters in Environmental Science!
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CLC Master Plan
The Chief Louis Centre Master Plan update is underway. It has been over 10 years since the current Master Plan and Design Controls were created and endorsed by Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc membership, and since, a number of infrastructure improvements and new amenities have taken place. In addition, the 2011 plan does not account for findings of ground penetrating radar (GPR) or memorialization of 215 Le Estcwicwéý.
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RCMP Newsletter - April
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 2023 edition is now available. Click or tap the image below to download and read the newsletter.
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We Need Good News!
Let's spread some positivity! Have something exciting to share with the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Community? Whether it's good news, a shout-out to a band member, or an announcement for academia, work, or personal milestones, we want to hear about it! Simply send your message of praise to communications@ttes.ca and we'll make sure to spread the word on our social media channels and in the Community Bulletin. Don't forget to include photos. Let's celebrate together!
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QHS Anniversary
Friday, March 31 marked a special day as QHS celebrated their 22nd anniversary with an Open House. While the occasion was a time to celebrate, attendees took time to remember and pay tribute to founding members, Sandra Seymour (TteS) and Richard Jules (TteS), who have recently passed. A beautiful handcrafted wooden bench was unveiled in the healing garden to commemorate their contribution to QHS. We were grateful to have Councillor Morning-Star (QHS President) and Councillor Nikki present alongside many special guests to share in this memorable occasion. Thank you to everyone who joined in celebrating this milestone, and may their legacies continue to inspire us for years to come.
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Sunday Mass
Great news for the members of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc community who attend church. Bishop Joseph Nguyen has announced that Sunday mass services will be resuming on the following dates:
- May 7 at 1pm
- June 4 at 1pm
- July 2 at 1pm
- August at 1pm
We can't wait to come together again and worship in-person. See you all there!
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Sweláps Community Bulletin
With steel up our new grocery store is really starting to take shape visually! Find out about progress achieved over the last month and upcoming events through the Sweláps Market Community Bulletin.
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Commercial Complex Community Update and Feedback Opportunity
Did you know that our new grocery store, Sweláps Market, is the anchor tenant in a three-phase commercial development project?! Located at the intersection of Hwy#5 and East Shuswap Road it is a premium location and will provide easy access to amenities. The Complex will be 100% TteS owned and managed.
Check out the project timeline and site plan through the attached. Let us know what you want to see here. Share your thoughts on the complex’s name and logo by April 24th. All feedback can be sent to projects@visionquestbc.ca.
Watch www.tkemlupsbusiness.ca/commercial_complex for news and project updates.
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Upgrading
Know of anyone looking to gain prerequisites for university or interested in upgrading their high school grades? Here's an opportunity! Please contact Terri Mindel to register.
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Volunteering
There are many benefits to volunteering, including social, personal, and career benefits. Regardless of your personal and professional background or history, volunteering is a way to use your skills, expertise and life experiences to help others in our community and make a positive impact. Please join us at Aberdeen Mall on April 15, 2023 from 11 am – 3 pm, and learn more about the current volunteer opportunities available in Kamloops and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc.
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Salmon Warriors Gathering
Apply for the 2023 Salmon Warriors Gathering at the Columbia Basin headwaters on June 23-27. See the website below to apply. Also, on the same website, the 2022 Salmon Warriors Gathering video is now live! For more information, please contact Valerie Michel at crt@shuswapnation.org
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Sna7a Council Meeting
Join SNTC for the Sna7a Council meeting on April 27, 2023 at Moccasin Square Garden.
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QHS Engagement Session
Q’wemtsin Health Society 5-year Evaluation Community Engagement Session — Please join QHS for some great discussion, dinner, door prizes and a chance to win an ipad or Apple Watch!
Date: Tuesday, April 25th
Time: 5pm
Place: Delta Hotel, 540 Victoria Street
For more information call: Q’wemtsin Health Society at (250) 314-6732
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QHS Survey
5-Year Evaluation Survey of Q’wemtsin Health Society (QHS) — The purpose of this survey is to gather information on how Q’wemtsin Health Society is contributing to your health and how their programs and services could evolve and grow. To participate you must be a member of Skeetchestn, Tk’emlups te Secwépemc or Whispering Pines / Clinton.
The choice to participate in the survey is up to you. All responses are confidential. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered to win an Apple watch.
If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, you can contact the evaluation consultant: James Pratt, (250) 920-7826 or james@prattconsulting.ca (working on contract for Q’wemtsin).
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Caterers Needed!
Salmon Warriors Gathering is looking for a caterer who can provide full catering services, accommodating food allergy and preference needs, and able to work respectfully with young people and elders. Locally sourced and ethically wild-harvested ingredients are preferred. The caterer must adapt to potential challenges of working in an off-grid camp location with no generators and only solar-powered electricity supplied.
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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 or CouncilSupportTeam@ttes.ca for password.
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