(Image Credit: Tk'emlups te Secwepemc)
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‘We will not be intimidated’: Kúkwpi7 Casimir warns Tk’emlúps community of white nationalist presence

Sep 27, 2026 | 6:23 PM

TK’EMLUPS — The chief of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc says the First Nation is “actively monitoring the situation” after a prominent white nationalist group was photographed gathering on the Tk̓emlúps reserve early Sunday (Sept. 27).

A photograph circulating on social media appear to show masked members of Second Sons Canada standing shoulder to shoulder, some holding flags.

A second photograph, posted later in the day, appears to show the same group standing on the Pacific Way overpass, holding a sign bearing the words, “Got Bones?”

In a message posted to the Tk̓emlúps website late Sunday afternoon, Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir said the presence of people associated with the white nationalist group in the community is “deeply concerning” just days before Canadians recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

“We recognize the fear, anger, and concern this may create for our members, survivors, families and staff. We hear those concerns, and we are taking action,” said Casimir.

The chief says she and council are “actively monitoring the situation, assessing additional security measures and working with the RCMP.”

Casimir notes an RCMP investigation has been launched. Those who see further activity from the group in and around Tk̓emlúps are encouraged to call RCMP and refer to file number 26-32569.

Casimir’s full statement can be read here.

Meantime, the incident has attracted the attention of political leaders across Canada. Both BC NDP leader David Eby and interim BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson made posts condemning the incident. Marc Miller, the federal minister of Canadian identity and culture, called the presence of the group “sickening behaviour.”


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