Shuswap Nation Tribal Council

10/29/2026

Update: This course is now full and registration has closed. Due to the high level of interest, additional workshops will be offered in the future. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

Register today to learn how to can Coho salmon! Join us for a hands-on Canning Workshop where participants will learn the basics of pressure canning salmon and help prepare a delicious salmon chowder for lunch.

Each attendee will receive:
• A salmon chowder recipe
• Canned salmon to take home
• Practical skills for preserving salmon

Space is limited and advance registration is required. Register today to reserve your spot!

10/27/2026

Please note that this Thursday's Sna7a (Elders) Council meeting has been cancelled. Meetings will resume in November.

10/26/2026

Last week, we published our quarterly newsletter, and we’d like to highlight the Salmon Unity Camp article in case you missed it. The Tri-Nation Salmon Unity Camp brought youth together from Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan Nations for a land- and water-based cultural learning experience. The young adults were welcomed into the Salmon Warrior program of Bringing the Salmon Home-Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative, a collaborative effort led by the three Nations.

You can now read the story on our website, along with an audio version for those who prefer to listen. Find it all here: https://shuswapnation.org/salmon-unity-camp-brings-youth-together-for-shared-learning/

Newsletter:https://shuswapnation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SNTC-Quarterly-Newsletter-Web.pdf

  In September, Cstélen (Adams Lake Band) and SNTC hosted the Salmon Unity Camp, a land- and water-based cultural learning experience that brought together young adults from the Ktunaxa, Secwépemc […]

10/23/2026

We're hiring! The Shuswap Nation Tribal Council is seeking a Trades Coordinator to join the team at the Aboriginal Training & Employment Centre - ATEC

This position plays a key role in supporting apprenticeships, employment placements, employer partnerships, and workforce development initiatives across the SNTC service area.

If you enjoy working with people, building partnerships, and creating opportunities for others to succeed in the skilled trades, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more: shuswapnation.org/about/employment-opportunities/

10/23/2026

When we published our latest quarterly newsletter, one story that stood out was Jamie and Wydell's journey to open Bigfoot Bannock, a Kamloops-based catering company.

Through determination, hard work, and support from the Aboriginal Training & Employment Centre - ATEC, Jamie and Wydell gained the education and experience needed to turn their vision into a business.

If you missed it in the newsletter, you can now read the full story on our website. We've also included an audio version for those who prefer to listen. https://shuswapnation.org/atec-support-helps-launch-bigfoot-bannock-sexqelqelten-2026/

Newsletter:https://shuswapnation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SNTC-Quarterly-Newsletter-Web.pdf

  ATEC support helps launch Bigfoot Bannock Jamie and Wydell Rain – Culinary Arts Program, Thompson Rivers University   In July 2026, Jamie and Wydell Rain achieved a goal more […]

10/22/2026

Kukwstsétselp to the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) for preparing this 2026 Provincial Election package.

October 24 is an important opportunity for First Nations citizens to make their voices heard. The decisions made in this election will have significant impacts on First Nations communities. From the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act to issues that affect our Nation every day, your vote matters.

We encourage all eligible voters to participate and make their voice count.

View the full package here:https://shuswapnation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fnlc-2026-bc-provincial-election-cover-letter-and-election-package.pdf

Package contents:
- October 2026 FNLC Letter to Provincial Political Party Leaders
- Response from the BC NDP
- Response from the Conservative Party of BC
- Election Day Information
- Important Dates
- Voter Registration
- Voter ID
- Voters without Fixed Address
- Services for Voters with Disabilities
- Future Voters
- First Nations Candidates & Bios
- Appendix A - Future & First-Time Voters Information on Core Structure of BC Government and BC's Electoral System
- Appendix B - Full Candidates List, By Riding

You can also view the Elections BC website for more information regarding ways to vote: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/ways-to-vote/

10/21/2026

Reminder: we are hosting a Secwépemc Cultural Values Workshop this November. If you are interested in participating, please complete the expression of interest form online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/r3FaTqQ9s7

We are inviting Secwépemc Knowledge Holders and community members to participate in a Secwépemc Cultural Values Workshop this November. Your insights will help identify and validate the cultural values that guide Secwépemc relationships with the land and water, informing Columbia River Treaty discussions and future river operations.

Interested in participating? Complete the expression of interest form online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/r3FaTqQ9s7

10/19/2026

The first edition of our SNTC Quarterly Newsletter is now live on our website. In it, you will find the latest stories from SNTC, the Secwepemc Fisheries Commission and the Aboriginal Training & Employment Centre - ATEC, and updates about other important initiatives and engagements.
https://shuswapnation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SNTC-Quarterly-Newsletter-Web.pdf

10/15/2026

The Salmon Warriors were recently at Shuswap Nation Tribal Council learning Secwépemctsín terms connected to salmon and water. Learning the language strengthens connection to culture, stewardship, and a deeper sense of identity and belonging. Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative is collaboratively led by the Secwépemc, Syilx Okanagan Nation, and Ktunaxa Nations, working with Canada and BC.

10/14/2026

We are inviting Secwépemc Knowledge Holders and community members to participate in a Secwépemc Cultural Values Workshop this November. Your insights will help identify and validate the cultural values that guide Secwépemc relationships with the land and water, informing Columbia River Treaty discussions and future river operations.

Interested in participating? Complete the expression of interest form online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/r3FaTqQ9s7