Returning to the circle: 2026 Kamloopa Powwow reconnects generations
At Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, thousands gathered over three days, with many describing the powwow as a place of reconnection they return to year-after-year for Indigenous culture.
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Secwépemc stewardship reshapes 53-million-year-old forest
Community-led trails, tours and a cultural centre part of the vision for the internationally recognized McAbee Fossil Beds, blending cultural knowledge with paleontological research and land-based teachings.
Here’s what’s happening this National Indigenous History Month
Participate in the rich Indigenous history and culture of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples by attending these Tk̓emlúps-area events.
Red Bridge reincarnation takes shape in downtown Kamloops
Led by renowned muralist Paul Archer, the Red Bridge project pairs emerging Kamloops artists with experienced painters to remember the historic Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc connector.
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