The Secwépemc (/ ʃəxhwɛpˈmɪx / shəkh-whep-MIKH; [2] Secwepemctsín: [ʃəˈxʷɛpməx] or [səˈxʷɛpməx]), also known by the exonym Shuswap (/ ˈʃuːʃwɑːp / SHOOSH-wahp), are a First Nations people residing in the interior of the Canadian province of British Columbia. They speak one of the Salishan languages, known as Secwepemctsín or Shuswap.

Aug 23, 2018 · Secwepemc (pronounced Se-KWEP-umk-wh) means “The People”. Early settlers had trouble pronouncing the word and chose to say “Shuswap” instead. The Secwepemc Nation encompasses 17 bands located in BC’s Southern Interior. The …

The Tk‘emlúpsemc, ‘the people of the confluence’, now known as the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc are members of the Interior-Salish Secwépemc (Shuswap) speaking peoples of British …

The name Secwépemc means “the spread-out people” (Ignace & Ignace, 2017) and describes the people who have for at minimum 10,000 years lived within the south-central Interior of what became known as the Colony of British Columbia in the late 1850’s.

It is one of the largest of the 17 groups into which the Secwepemc (Shuswap) nation was divided when the Colony of British Columbia established an Indian reserve system in the 1860s. The Chief of TteS is referred to as the Kúkpi7.

This is a website dedicated to reconnecting the 32 Ancestral homefires of the Secwepemc Nation. Its purpose is to share information and celebrate the successes from across Secwepemc’ulecw. Too often the mainstream has portrayed us negatively (weak or victimized).

Feb 26, 2025 · Welcome to the official website of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, a vibrant and proud community rooted in the rich heritage of the Interior-Salish Secwépemc (Shuswap) speaking peoples of British Columbia.

1 day ago · Despite the profound disruptions caused by European colonization, the Secwepemc have preserved their identity, advocated for self-determination, and asserted their stewardship over their ancestral lands. Their history is a testament to resilience and continuity.

Discover the resilience, wisdom, and traditions that have shaped the Secwepemc community throughout time. Embark on a journey to learn Secwepemctsín, the language that carries the essence of our culture and connects us to our ancestors. Dive into a world of words, sounds, and expressions that reveal the depth and beauty of our linguistic heritage.

Qwelminte Secwepemc is a collective of leadership from seven Secwepemc communities, working with four B.C. Ministries in a collaborative Government to Government agreement.