COMMUNITY BULLETIN

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Music for the People—A Cultural Experience

We been advertising for months...today is the day! The highly-anticipated 'Music for the People—A Cultural Experience' is set for TODAY (Sunday) at the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Powwow Arbour. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, working with the K̓wséltkten Farmers’ & Artisans Market for an evening where music, arts, culture, and community will come together in perfect harmony

The event will kick off with the K̓wséltkten Farmers’ & Artisan Market at 4:00 p.m., allowing attendees to enjoy Indigenous crafts, art, cultural presentations, and traditional food for purchase. The main concert will follow from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to be a part of this extraordinary cultural celebration at no cost, making it accessible to all. Donations via cash, debit card, and credit card will be graciously accepted and collected at the entry to the venue. A significant portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)

Annual General Meeting

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc band members are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting. We look forward to connecting with you.

Date: Wednesday, September 27
Time: 5pm – 8pm | Dinner served at 6pm
Venue: Moccasin Square Garden

NEED A RIDE?
If you require transportation to the GBM please call Essential Service Driver, Evan Casimir at (250) 819-0850

JOIN US ONLINE
If you are unable to attend in-person, a virtual MS Teams link will be available. The private link will be emailed on September 25 to all band members who are signed up for electronic communications. If you have not signed up for electronic communications, please email communications@ttes.ca and we’ll add you to the list!

As always, Minutes, Presentations, Motions, Terms of Reference, and many more official documents can be downloaded from the MEMBERS-ONLY section of the TteS website. If you need assistance accessing this section of the website, please contact communications@ttes.ca for full details, link and passwords.

Update Your Address!

We are preparing the mailing list for the Christmas Bonus Cheques to go out to band members. We have 144 band members who do not have a current address on-file with us. If you have moved in the last 12 months and not informed us, please update your address so we can send you your cheque!

TteS Communication App

Never Miss An Update from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc!!

We are pleased to announce that Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc now has it's own Mobile App available for both Android and Apple devices! Download from the App Store or Google Play. Links are below or search for: Tk'emlups

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 to scan the QR code or click the button below.

Day Scholar Help

Do you need help with the Federal Indian Day School or the Indian Residential Schools Day Scholars Class Action Settlement Claim Process? Daniel Joe from IRSSS will be in Kamloops to assist Day Scholars on September 28 & 29.

Thursday, September 28, 2023
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc
CLC Assembly Hall
9am - 3pm

Friday, September 29, 2023
Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
125 Palm Street
9am - 3pm

For more information contact:
Daniel Joe
Indian Day School Coordinator
B.C. Interior Region
(250) 540-4716
danieljoe@irsss.ca

Housing Vacancies

The Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Housing Department has numerous 1 & 2 bedroom vacancies coming up. For assistance applying, please contact Jesse Good Water-Paul, Tenant Relations Officer at jesse.goodwaterpaul@ttes.ca or call (250) 828-9742

Complete the application at: https://tkemlups.ca/wp-content/uploads/Housing-Application-Fillable.pdf

Teen Leadership Program

Explore, Learn, and Lead with Full Circle Youth Centre's Teen Leadership Program! Calling all motivated teens aged 13 to 18! Our first event is September 23 & 24.

Day One: Canoeing and Salmon Cooking
Day Two: Hike on the trails of Lac Du Bois Grasslands to Long Lake

Ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and leadership development? Limited spots available, so secure your place by registering now!

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

Nominal Role Forms

2023-2024 K-12 funding forms are available for pick up or email.

• TteS Nominal Roll (on reserve)
• TteS Off Reserve
• TteS Additional Support Funding

Contact Jade Seymour at 250-314-1578 or jade.seymour@ttes.ca

Human Service Worker Certificate Program

Funding has been received to run the NVIT Indigenous Human Service Worker Certificate Program at TteS starting in October!!

This certification will prepare band members for a career at the future TteS healing centre. This certificate ladders into a Bachelors of Social Work

It is a part time on line program that will permit people to work, manage family, daycare etc. To register or inquire, please contact:

Terri Mindel, Trades and Training Coordinator
(250) 819-0428
terri.mindel@ttes.ca

Roundabout Update

On Monday, September 18, 2023, Senlé7 will implement a detour due to roundabout construction. Expect reduced speed (30km/hr), traffic delays, and exercise caution for safety. Oversize vehicles, like b-trains and firetrucks, use Ironwood Drive for Sun Rivers community access; others use Sun Rivers Drive. Detour in effect until November 2023, with priority access for Emergency Vehicles.

Teen Leadership Program

Explore, Learn, and Lead with Full Circle Youth Centre's Teen Leadership Program! Calling all motivated teens aged 13 to 18! Full Circle Youth Centre is thrilled to present our year-spanning Teen Leadership Program, packed with exciting activities and empowering experiences.

🏕️ Outdoor Adventures
🍳 Food Workshops and Elder Talks
🌍 Cultural Components
🌿 Connection to the Land
🗓️ Year-Long Journey
🎓 Leadership Skills

Ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and leadership development? Limited spots available, so secure your place in the Full Circle Youth Centre Teen Leadership Program today!

QHS Newsletter

The Q’wemtsín Health Society (QHS) newsletter for Pellctsípwenten (September) is now available. Click or tap the image below to download and read the newsletter.

🍏🌟 Apples for Band Members! 🌟🍏

The Spiyu7ullucw Ranch apple orchard is bursting with delicious, ripe apples, and they're all yours for the taking. That's right, FREE APPLES!

Just a couple of things to keep in mind:

• Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Band Members Only
• Bring your own containers to haul away your apple bounty.
• Upon arrival, please check in with either Daniel Bouvette - Farm Boss, Duane Gottfriedson - Cow Boss, or our Ranch Manager. They'll make sure you're all set to pick to your heart's content.

While you're out there picking, remember that you're sharing the orchard with some wild neighbors. Be "Bear Aware" and keep an eye out for Big Horn Sheep and other animals that call our ranch home.

It's apple-picking time, Band Members! Let's make it a fruitful and fantastic day at Spiyu7ullucw Ranch.

Request for Proposals

Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is soliciting proposals from interested individuals or consulting firms experienced in community planning to develop a community-driven Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP). Priority will be given to qualified TteS members, however, submissions from independent consulting firms or joint proposals from a TteS member and a consultant are welcomed and encouraged.

Parenting Them Group

Safety, Substances and Self Care — Please join us this fall for this wonderful parenting workshop! The workshop runs every Tuesday, 5pm - 6pm, starting September 12. This group is designed for parents and caregivers who have dependents with a substance use issue. Learn about addiction and self-care! Get support and ask for help!

If you are interested, please contact Rachel at (250) 320-4327 or rachel.kilback@ttes.ca

EcDev Open House

Please join Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Business & Economic Development team for our Fall Open House, September 26th from 3pm - 6pm in the Chief Louis Centre Assembly Hall, 345 Chief Alex Thomas Way. We will be showcasing all of the exciting projects we are working on.

Door prizes to be won, and a light dinner will be served.

Sweláps Market Website & Facebook Page

Sweláps Market is excited to share two great updates!

As we gear up for the fall job fairs and opening day, you will see increased activity on our Facebook page. Please follow us on Facebook for up-to-date information and like our posts to help build excitement for the fairs and opening day. In addition to Facebook posts, we will continue to share updates through community bulletins and TteS communication channels.

In early September, we are launching a new website that has a cleaner look and easy navigation. There will be no change to our website address swelapsmarket.ca and we will continue to update the website with news before and after store opening. Please note, during the transition from our current site to the new site, there could be a brief period of downtime.

Things are looking AMAZING in the store, and we are very excited to introduce you to the management team soon!

Toxic Drug Poisoning Grief Support Group

Date: October 16 - December 4, 2023
Time: Every Monday evening, from 6pm - 8pm
Location: In-person sessions will be conducted in the heart of downtown Kamloops. The precise address will be shared with confirmed participants.

BCBH is offering an exclusive 8-week support group program tailored for individuals who have lost a loved one to toxic drug poisoning. This program recognizes the unique challenges associated with such losses, including stigma, isolation, and unanswered questions. Ready to embark on a journey of healing together?

QHS AGM

Members from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band and Skeetchestn Indian Band are invited to attend the Q’wemtsin Health Society Annual General Meeting.

Date: Wednesday, September 27th
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Place: Q’wemtsin Health Society, 130 Chilcotin Road

SSN AGM

Join us for the Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Annual General Meeting! All Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and Skeetchestn members to participate in this important event. Here are the details:

Date: Monday, October 16th

Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Skeetchestn Gym

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Chief Louis Centre, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc

Both sessions are designed to accommodate your schedule, so feel free to attend the one that suits you best. Food and refreshments will be provided. For more information or any inquiries, please contact Vanessa Fromme at vanessa@stkemlupsemc.ca or (250) 320-7724

We look forward to your active involvement in the Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc Annual General Meeting. Your presence will make this event a success, and together, we can work towards a brighter future for our community

Language Conference

The Secwepemctsín Language Conference 2023 is set for November 3-5 at the Coast Hotel in Kamloops, BC. This conference aims to boost Secwepemctsín language learning. Organizers seek partners for financial support, with proceeds funding activities. Vendors can showcase products. Contact Gabe Archie at gabriel.archie@ttes.ca for details. More info on sponsorships and the event coming soon.

K̓wséltkten Kristmas

YOU ARE INVITED! It's the 3rd Annual K̓wséltkten Kristmas! Save the Date – Sunday, November 12, 2023 @ The Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Stay tuned, formal vendor call out will follow shortly.

Chief and Council Highlights

August 15 2023 & August 29, 2023

Chief and Council are committed to continuous improvement in communications between Chief and Council, staff, and membership. Chief and Council will be releasing regular updates to ensure staff and members are aware of the work of Council. This is not intended as a comprehensive update, but rather a high-level overview of Council discussions. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any Council members.

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.