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In photos: Indigenous Veterans Day in Tkʼemlúps

By Macarena Mantilla, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● November 12, 2025

‘Many volunteered at a time when they weren’t even recognized as citizens in our own homeland,’ Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir says about Indigenous Veterans Day.

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‘People are what makes history come alive’: How to support and engage in community this Remembrance Day

By Macarena Mantilla ● News ● November 6, 2025

Kamloops veterans urge the community to remember and reflect this Remembrance Day.

How the Kamloops Library and Art Gallery can help you beat the winter blues

By Macarena Mantilla ● Community ● October 29, 2025

Various free programming in town is available to help those seeking connection in the winter.

The area where the Red Bridge used to stand. Photo by Macarena Mantilla / The Wren News

What is happening with the Red Bridge?

By Macarena Mantilla, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● October 21, 2025

‘We can’t get a straight answer,’ business owner says of government timelines for a proposed replacement bridge.

Where is Kamloops with truth and reconciliation?

By Macarena Mantilla, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● Secwépemc ● October 7, 2025

‘Our relationship as good neighbours has grown’: Kamloops city council members reflect on the city’s efforts to live up to the TRC’s Calls to Action.

In photos: Kamloops gathers for Truth and Reconciliation Day

By Rebecca Owens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● October 7, 2025

The community gathered for the second Truth and Reconciliation Day event co-hosted by Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc and the City of Kamloops.

Storyteller Chris Bose on getting the next generation of youth to ‘be loud’

By Rebecca Owens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● October 1, 2025

The Secwépemc and Nlaka’pamux artist brings poetry, jam sessions and workshops to dozens of Vancouver Public Library branches, encouraging youth to reclaim their voice, ‘even if you can’t find it.’

What to see at the new Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park

By Rebecca Owens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● September 23, 2025

Secwépemc Museum and Heritage Park provides a ‘place to celebrate the past and connect the future,’ curator tells The Wren.

‘It’s time to bring it forward’: Ed Jensen on the art and spirituality of Secwépemc hunting

By Rebecca Owens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter ● News ● September 9, 2025

For Secwépemc hunter, artist and Yukon Harvest TV personality, Ed Jensen, Tk̓emlúps Traditions is more than a business – it’s a living archive of Secwépemc knowledge.

Kamloops’ doo-doo dilemma: Residents call for cleaner trails and parks

By Macarena Mantilla ● Community ● August 26, 2025

Experts share why picking up dog poop is key to keeping pets, nature and wildlife safe and healthy.