Leslie LeBourdais, SFU researcher and Secwepemc Nation Member, is looking to interview community knowledge keepers for her Secwepemc Cultural Landscapes and Indigenous Heritage Stewardship project. The goal of this research is to record and analyse cultural knowledge with Secwépemc knowledge keepers about Secwépemc cultural landscapes. Research Questions: How do the Secwépemc define and identify Secwépemc
Read More...The BC Elders Communication Center Society has released its April 2021 edition of Elders Voice Newsletter.
Read More...For over 80 years salmon have been blocked by dams from returning to the upper Columbia River in the Kootenay region of British Columbia. The Columbia River was once the source of the greatest salmon runs in the world. Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative, the Indigenous-led project of the Syilx
Read More...When: April 16th, 2021 @ 10:00 am PST // 11:00am MST Where: Zoom – Click Here to JoinMeeting ID: 923 9445 0025Passcode: 764870
Read More...When: May 10th – 16th, 2021Where: Virtual & In-person (where possible) https://columbiariversalmon.ca/save-the-date-may-10-16-2021/ The Indigenous-led public engagement launch of Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative in mid-May 2021 offers a vision, an invitation and a shared affirmation to work together to look at all opportunities to bring the salmon back to the upper Columbia
Read More...The SIB & the College of the Rockies have created a program of courses to provide training to SIB membership in the trades. This will allow individuals to develop the necessary work skills to get hired on development and highway contracts. Courses in this program include: Chainsaw Operation Occupational First Aid Fall Protection Transportation Endorsement
Read More...The Southeastern BC Regional Connectivity Committee has been advocating for highspeed internet for residents and businesses within the Columbia Basin and we are asking folks to take part in the speed test at www.ourtrust.org/speedtest By taking the online speed test, you are providing specific data about the true state of connectivity in your area. This
Read More...Weyt-kp/Hello everyone! Seasons Greetings to all! 2020 has most certainly been a unique and challenging year. Despite the circumstances, Shuswap Indian Band rose to the occasion and with team effort, mobilized a COVID-19 safety plan for staff and the community. Shuswap Indian Band experienced a steep learning curve. While educating themselves on the pandemic, also
Read More...On Nov 19, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry our Medical Health Officer issued new restrictions for the province of B.C. These are in effect until December 7, 2020. The following restrictions can be read by clicking on the link below: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions As a Health Team we understand how difficult these times are. However, we do ask
Read More...A Message from the Shuswap Health Team November 30, 2020 On Nov 19, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry our Medical Health Officer issued new restrictions for the province of B.C. These are in effect until December 7, 2020. The following restrictions can be read by clicking on the link below: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions As a Health Team we
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