Image Credit: Tkemlúps te Secwépemc

By Victor Kaisar

No Trespassing

Band lands are private: Tkemlúps te Secwépemc issues reminder against hiking and trail use

Jun 28, 2025 | 1:12 PM

TKEMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC — Tkemlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) wants people to know that it does not allow non-band members to hike or use trails located on its lands near the City of Kamloops.

In a notice online, Tkemlúps said the use of all non-leased reserved lands and Band owned properties such as Spiyu7ullucw Ranch are for the exclusive use of TteS members and that its not open to recreational use by the general public.

“Those illegally accessing these lands are trespassing and enforceable under a Band bylaw,” Tkemlúps said. “There are dozens of trails in Kamloops area that are open for hiking, please use those. Your respect helps us protect Secwépemc land and ways of life.”

In its notice, Tkemlúps said while places like the Sun Rivers golf course have public access agreements in place, those agreements do not apply to surrounding lands or hills off of their lease boundaries.

It also said that many of the main access points to reserve lands have “no trespassing” signs in place.

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“We understand that signs or maps aren’t always clear — but areas such as the grasslands and mountains, property surrounding industrial zones, ranching areas, or residential Band lands are not open for public access beyond road right of ways,” the band said.

“These spaces are often mistaken for public land, but they are private and hold cultural, environmental, and safety considerations.”

It said people who are unsure should do their own due diligence and research reserve land boundary maps.