Secwépemc

The Wren shares stories from Secwepemcúl’ecw, the name of Secwépemc Nation’s traditional territory which encompasses 17 communities from the Rocky Mountains to the northern crest of the Fraser River to the Arrow Lakes in the south. 

This beat came about in response to community feedback about the gaps in regional news coverage, specifically the need for more reporting by and for Indigenous people. 

 

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A beaver pokes its nose out from an enclosure surrounded by straw

Meet Doug the beaver, the Secwépemc watershed recovery engineer

Skeetchestn’s Tsecmenúl̓ecwem-kt (We Repair the Land) project works with four-legged allies to engineer the Deadman Watershed's repair.

Latest in Secwépemc
An image of the Kamloops Indian Residential School and attendees for the event of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Tk’emlúps and City of Kamloops honour survivors for first collaborative Truth and Reconciliation event

‘In order for us to move forward for the next seven generations, we have to acknowledge the seven generations before us with history,’ Nikki Fraser, Tk'emlups te Secwépemc councillor.

The Red Bridge is shown at sunset.
Why is the Red Bridge fire so devastating for Kamloops? History has the answers.

Kamloops' historic Red Bridge was a 'culturally significant' link between the city and Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc, leaders say.

Esk’etemc First Nation celebrates $147M federal settlement for broken water promises

Marking the end of a decades-long specific claim battle, the Secwépemc community plans to use its win to benefit future generations

Knowledge-keeper Cecilia DeRose recognized for her ‘massive impact’ in Secwépemc communities

The Elder from Esk’etemc First Nation is a champion of culture and language both in her own family and far beyond.

Native Courtworker position in Kamloops left vacant, future of role uncertain

With speculations around funding and restructuring, sources say Indigenous people in the criminal justice system are left without on-site support.

St’uxwtéws brings authentic cultural lens to historic ranch site after taking over management

A Bonaparte First Nation non-profit society is now operating the Hat Creek Ranch and nearby fossil beds in Secwepemcúl’ecw.

Three men are standing in the photo, all dressed in men's traditional Indigenous regalia.
Secwépemc Elder, a veteran of the powwow circuit, has built a legacy through dance

Peter Anthony started from the ground up to become a champion dancer, learning about his culture and creating his own regalia.

Three bikers are shown in a line coming towards the camera. There are tall pine trees surrounding them.
Documentary tells story of Youth mountain bike program blazing trails in Simpcw and beyond

The recent film Dirt Relations showcases the work of a non-profit that works with Indigenous communities to build mountain bike trail networks.

A line of women dressed in red all have one hand raised with thier fist clenched. In front of them, there is a man in traditional Indigenous regalia seated lower in the grass. The background is the iconic hoodoos located between the Tk'emlups reserve and the LaFarge bridge.
Indigenous fashion festival coming to Tk̓emlúps over weekend of Red Dress Day

The event, hosted by an MMIWG2S+ awareness organization, will see nine designers showcasing their work in an airport hangar over May 4 and 5.

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