The Shuswap Band, along with the support of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council, Okanagan Nation Alliance, and Ktunaxa Nation Council, successfully hosted our third ceremonial salmon release in May of 2024. This event marked a significant milestone as we welcomed sockeye salmon back into the Columbia River after over 80 years and named a Salmon
Read More...On May 26th, 2023, Shuswap Band participated in our second annual salmon release at Dutch Creek. Community members and leaders from the Secwepemc, Ktunaxa, and Okanagan Nations were in attendance. River Voices Production created this beautiful video outlining the importance of the salmon reintroduction initiatives that the Shuswap Band and our partners are undertaking. We
Read More...SECOND ANNUAL SHUSWAP SALMON RELEASE BRINGS CEREMONY & CULTURE BACK TO COLUMBIA HEADWATERS INVERMERE, BC – On May 26th, 2023, Shuswap Band Chief & Council, staff, and membership, along with participants from the Secwepemc, Ktunaxa, and Okanagan Nations, completed the second annual ceremonial release of Sockeye salmon into Dutch Creek. The release of 1500 fry
Read More...Shuswap Band and Parks Canada are excited to share our new video with you! Developed as part of the Kootenay National Park centennial, this two-minute collaboration highlights stunning park landscapes, Secwepemctsin words and the stories and voices of Shuswap Band Elders Laverna and Louie Stevens. We encourage you to view and share widely with your
Read More...Cecelia Teneese was nominated by Councillor Mark Thomas and won the Region 13 Native Court Worker position. She won by acclamation. Congratulations, Cecelia!
Read More...First Time Sockeye Salmon in the Columbia River in Over 82 Years; Councillor Mark Thomas Named Salmon Chief INVERMERE, BC – On May 19th, 2022, Shuswap Band successfully organized and completed their first ceremonial salmon release as a continuation of on-going Columbia River salmon reintroduction efforts. The release was attended by Shuswap Band Kukpi7 Barbara
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