Secwepemc Child & Family Services

Elkstwécw: Beaded Hats Part 2
2025-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
**No new projects to be started** Dinner will be provided. For registering and questions please email Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org
Priority will be given to our children and youth in care.

Bear Witness Day 2025
2025-05-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Ttes Powwow Arbour, 345 Powwow Trail, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Come out and join us at the TteS Powwow Arbour as we celebrate Jordan’s Principle! There will be a lemonade stand, BBQ lunch, bouncy castles, and obstacle courses. And don’t forget to bring your Teddy Bear friends!Find out more about Jordan’s Principle here: https://tinyurl.com/44cbm88t

Elkstwécw: Lahal
2025-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Dinner will be provided. For registering and questions please email Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.orgPriority will be given to our children and youth in care.

Final Settlement Agreement Information Session
2025-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
This is a session for caregivers of impacted children and youth.
Impacted First Nations, under the Removed Child Class, include First Nations children and youth who, while under the Age of Majority, were removed from their homes between April 1, 1991, and March 31, 2022, by Child Welfare Authorities.
The removal from home happened while the Child or at least one of their Caregiving Parents or Caregiving Grandparents were Ordinarily Resident in Community (on Reserve) and the placement was funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided so please RSVP.
For more information call Lesley at 250-320-2362 or Caroline at 250-320-4657
from the SCFSA Research & Policy Development Team or by email at
lesley.dale@secwepemcfamilies.org or caroline.thompson@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw: Vest Making
2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Weekly FSA Information Sessions
2025-06-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Staff and impacted community members are invited to SCFSA’s weekly Final Settlement Agreement information sessions.
This is a forum to ask questions and to hopefully better understand the FSA.
BACKGROUND: The Final Settlement Agreement for the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Class Action (the “FSA”) is a proposed settlement of a 2006 Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case. The approximate total value of the FSA is $43 billion and of that, the Federal Court has required Canada to pay $23.34 billion in direct compensation, while $19.81 billion was allocated to long term reform of First Nations Child and Family Services.
The case is based on discriminatory underfunding practices of First Nations Child and Family Services.
Individuals impacted will be compensated and a process to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services is being developed.

Elkstwécw: Vest Making Part 2
2025-06-11 17:30 - 19:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Dinner will be provided. For registering and questions please email Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org
Priority will be given to our children and youth in care.
**No new projects will be started**

Elkstwécw: Powwow Dancing
2025-06-18 15:30 - 17:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Dinner will be provided. For registering and questions please email Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org
Priority will be given to our children and youth in care.

Elkstwécw: Vest Making Part 3
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Swimming & Canvas Tote Making Pro-D Day Workshop
2025-09-22 08:00 - 15:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Ages: 12 to 18 (no younger ages accepted).Maximum: 20 participants(preference given to children-in-care)Snack and lunch providedEmail registration: cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw Workshop: Hat Beading
2025-12-16 17:30 - 19:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
MAX 25 PARTICIPANTS. FOR TK’EMLúPS te SECWEPEMC MEMBERS ONLY.
No new projects will be started. Please bring your hats from hat burning on Sept 28.
For any questions, and to register contact cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw Powwow Night: Practice for Winter Gathering
2026-01-14 17:00 - 18:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Registration required for all limited spot workshops. For questions and registration please email: Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw Powwow Nights: Practice for Winter Gathering
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

SCFSA Winter Gathering Pow-Wow
2026-01-24 13:00 - 2026-01-25 17:00 | 300 Lorne St. Kamloops, 300 Lorne St., Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Room rates available at Accent Inn Kamloops. When booking at Accent Inn Kamloops use Group Code – 9500802, or Group Name – Secwepemc Families Winter Gathering.Vendor registration packages, please email squwey.gottfriedsen@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw Urban Night: DIY Bath Bombs
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
25 registered participants, ages 5+ Registration required for all limited spot workshops.For questions and registration please email:Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw: Powwow Practice
2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be provided.
For questions and registration please email: Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw: Valentines Party (Urban)
2026-02-11 17:00 - 19:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Elkstwécw: Powwow Practice
2026-02-18 17:00 - 18:30 | British Columbia

Elkstwécw: Pink Shirt Cookie Decorating (Urban)
2026-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Elkstwécw Wednesday: Powwow Practice
2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Elkstwécw Wednesdays: Painted Flowerpots (Urban)
2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Elkstwécw: Movie Night (Zootopia 2) (for Urban clients)
2026-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Dinner will be provided. For registration and questions please email: Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org

Well-Briety Personal Development Program
2026-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Well-Briety Personal Development Program is a 5-week program geared to adults who need support around drugs, alcohol & compulsive behaviors such as hoarding, gambling & shopping.

For more information, contact kenneth.joseph@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw: Powwow – Ribbon Sweaters
2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Must be registered with sizes by April 11. Priority given to youth in care, max 12 participants. For registration and questions please email: Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org

Sqelqéqlemcw re Stsq̓lexs Boys Group
2026-04-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 15:00 - 16:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
For kids and youth in care — boys 8-14. Registration is required by emailing austin.berardi@secwepemcfamilies.org or ruben.ferrero@secwepemcfamilies.org

Elkstwécw: Ribbon Sweaters (for Urban clients)
2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Must be registered with sizes by April 11. Max 12 participants. Dinner will be provided. For registration and questions please email: Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org

Well-Briety Personal Development Program
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Well-Briety Personal Development Program is a 5-week program geared to adults who need support around drugs, alcohol & compulsive behaviors such as hoarding, gambling & shopping.

Elkstwécw: Powwow – Practice and Learn
2026-05-06 17:00 - 18:30 | New SCFSA Building, 153 Kootenay Way, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
For registration and questions please email: Cit.registration@secwepemcfamilies.org
Programming is for the urban indigenous population and kids in care.
