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Bringing the Salmon Home: The Columbia River Salmon Reintroduction Initiative

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

SIB & College of the Rockies Trade Skills Training Opportunity

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

Broadband Speed Test

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

Shuswap Indian Band 2020 Year in Review

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

A Message from The Shuswap Health Team

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

COVID-19 Updates

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

Land Use Plan Ratification Vote

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Shuswap Indian Band has called a Ratification Vote in accordance with the Shuswap Indian Band Land Code (2014) to be held on October 29, 2020 to determine if eligible voters support the following YES/NO question:Do you approve of the Shuswap Indian Band Land Use Plan (2020) dated October 2020?NOTE THAT the

On The Land Mentor Apprentice Program

Invermere has one confirmed positive case of COVID 19

COVID -19 is not over! Invermere has one confirmed positive case of COVID 19. This has potentially affected 7 families within the Shuswap community.  Chief and Council have decided to play it safe and close the administration office for the next two weeks and closely monitor the situation. Everyone is asked to continue practicing physical