Tag Archives: First Nations
Ministry still assessing damage to Highway 8, working on alternate access for residents
KAMLOOPS - In a news briefing held today (Nov. 24), the province gave an update on the work ongoing to assess the extent of the damage wrought by high water last week.Highway 8, which connects Merritt...
Nov 24, 2021
Casimir re-elected as Tk'emlups te Secwepemc chief
TK'EMLUPS - The chief of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc (TteS) will serve another term.Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir was successful in her re-election bid Saturday (Nov. 13) with 245 votes. Longtime councillor Jeane...
Aaron Schulze Nov 14, 2021
Tk'emlúps encourages community reflection while observing Indigenous Veterans Day
TK'EMLUPS - Indigenous Veterans Day is observed every year on November 8 to commemorate the thousands of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people who served in past and current conflicts. Locally, Tk'eml...
James Peters Nov 08, 2021
Advance voting underway for Tk'emlups te Secwepemc
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlups te Secwepemc (TteS) members can vote until 8 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 6) for the 2021 election that will elect one chief and seven councillors.Voting takes place at Moccasin Square...
Aaron Schulze Nov 06, 2021
Williams Lake First Nation Chief wants clarity on City's stance on residential schools
Support services are in place online for residential school survivors and others who are affected.--WILLIAMS LAKE - The Chief of Williams Lake First Nation asks for a formal response from the City of ...
Aaron Schulze Oct 30, 2021
Tk'emlúps repeats call for apology, invites Pope Francis to include local region on visit to Canada
TK'EMLUPS TE SECWEPEMC - After news of a planned visit from Pope Francis to Canada, Tk'emlps te Secwpemc (TteS) leadership is inviting the Pope to include the local area in his visit. The band says in...
James Peters Oct 28, 2021
Despite PM's promises, local First Nation still struggling with water quality
KAMLOOPS - For most Canadians safe, clean drinking water isn't a concern.However, there are still many Indigenous communities that don't have that basic amenity. While we think of remote reserves far ...
Oct 20, 2021
PM's claims regarding release of residential school records called into question
KAMLOOPS - Just days after the Prime Minister visited Tk'emlps te Secwpemc, a statement he made during that visit is being called into question. On Monday (Oct. 18), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clai...
Aaron Schulze Oct 20, 2021
'There is so much hope and love:' Indigenous literacy program for Elders unveiled at VIU
NANAIMO - Disadvantaged Indigenous Elders from around the mid-Island are excited about the possibilities decades after being soured by their classroom experiences.Championed by Cowichan Tribes Elder L...
Oct 20, 2021
After public dressing-down, Trudeau says government will walk path of reconciliation with Tk'emlups
TK'EMLUPS TE SECWEPEMC - Canada's prime minister met in person with Tk'emlps te Secwpemc leadership today (Oct. 18), after not attending the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Kamloops ...
James Peters Oct 18, 2021
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