By teaching Secwepemctsín, Kyé7e Minnie Phillips breathes life into the language
As a fluent Secwepemctsín speaker, my grandmother’s knowledge is invaluable to her family and the countless students who adore her.
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Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society looks ahead to expansion, new health centre
Among top priorities for the growth, Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society leadership is eager for the return of a health centre.
Kamloops Immigrant Services combats culture shock with community connections
Through their Community Connections program, Kamloops Immigrant Services works to help newcomers feel a sense of belonging.
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc celebrates grand opening of on-reserve grocery store: ‘a source of pride’
The Sweláps Market incorporates Secwépemc language and culture while providing a convenient food option for the community.
WLFN-owned company brings a decolonial lens to archaeology: ‘We need Indigenous knowledge’
From smudging on site to employing band members, Sugar Cane Archaeology is demonstrating a new way forward in a historically-extractive industry.
Volunteer-led thrift shop in Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) supports community with low prices and free items
“We try to ensure that there’s good quality items for people who just can’t afford anything else,” says volunteer Elizabeth Kavanaugh.
Wildfires impact Secwépemc food sovereignty, but community leans on ‘trusting in our ways’
Dawn Morrison of the Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty speaks about climate change and how it’s impacting living from the land
Reporter’s notebook: How a team of volunteers saved the Kamloops Makerspace
Community reporter Lyssa Martin set out to make planters. With the help of others, she made a new Kamloops Makerspace instead.
Tk’emlúps film panel reflects on the power of storytelling and a ‘golden age’ for Indigenous cinema
The film panel was part of the Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival hosted by KFS and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.
New film documents Siksika woman’s journey competing in male-dominated horse races
‘Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun,’ which follows Logan Red Crow as she competes in Indian Relay Races, is being screened at VIFF this week.
Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society looks ahead to expansion, new health centre
Among top priorities for the growth, Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society leadership is eager for the return of a health centre.
Kamloops Immigrant Services combats culture shock with community connections
Through their Community Connections program, Kamloops Immigrant Services works to help newcomers feel a sense of belonging.
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc celebrates grand opening of on-reserve grocery store: ‘a source of pride’
The Sweláps Market incorporates Secwépemc language and culture while providing a convenient food option for the community.
WLFN-owned company brings a decolonial lens to archaeology: ‘We need Indigenous knowledge’
From smudging on site to employing band members, Sugar Cane Archaeology is demonstrating a new way forward in a historically-extractive industry.
Volunteer-led thrift shop in Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) supports community with low prices and free items
“We try to ensure that there’s good quality items for people who just can’t afford anything else,” says volunteer Elizabeth Kavanaugh.
Wildfires impact Secwépemc food sovereignty, but community leans on ‘trusting in our ways’
Dawn Morrison of the Working Group on Indigenous Food Sovereignty speaks about climate change and how it’s impacting living from the land
Reporter’s notebook: How a team of volunteers saved the Kamloops Makerspace
Community reporter Lyssa Martin set out to make planters. With the help of others, she made a new Kamloops Makerspace instead.
Tk’emlúps film panel reflects on the power of storytelling and a ‘golden age’ for Indigenous cinema
The film panel was part of the Stseptékwles re Sk’elép (Coyote Stories) Indigenous Film Festival hosted by KFS and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.
New film documents Siksika woman’s journey competing in male-dominated horse races
‘Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun,’ which follows Logan Red Crow as she competes in Indian Relay Races, is being screened at VIFF this week.
