WATCH: Hundreds rally to ‘reclaim the land’ after masked Sunday gathering on Tkemlúps

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Event organizers said their response to Sunday’s incident will be “grounded in our people and our ways: our drums, our medicines, our songs, our Elders and our collective presence.”

“Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is home to Survivors, descendants and families profoundly affected by the residential school system,” event organizers said. “Our community has survived attempts to remove us from our lands, languages, families and cultures but we are still here.”

“White supremacy, racism and hate have no place on Secwépemcúl’ecw.”

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Tkemlúps te Secwépemc Kúkwpi7 previously previously said the community will not be intimidated, adding there will be enhanced safety measures in place for Wednesday’s events for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The event, which runs 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sept. 30, will feature cultural programming and demonstrations, live performances, Indigenous artisans and food vendors, community resources, family activities as well as opportunities to learn and connect. 

“That day will be advancing,” Casimir said. “That day is far too important to be taken over by those that have other agendas.”

There are resources available for those suffering trauma because of the legacy of residential schools.

– with files from Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today