Skwlāx Te Secwepemcúl̓ecw

• ‘A new beginning’: First Nation ravaged by B.C. wildfire unveils new subdivision

  A B.C. First Nation is unveiling the first of four planned subdivisions to replace dozens of homes lost to the Bush Creek East wildfire in August 2023.

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  Apr 24, 2024
  
• First Skwlāx members return home, 3 months after devastating B.C. wildfire

  The Adams Lake Complex fire raged through North Shuswap community, located just outside Chase, on Aug. 18, destroying 31 of the community's 82 homes.

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  Nov 22, 2023
  
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• Black bear cub injured in Shuswap wildfires on the mend

  The Conservation Officer Service and the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw (Little Shuswap Lake Band) intervened  last week when they spotted two injured cubs near Chase.

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  Aug 31, 2023
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• ‘We’re still here’: Skwlāx chief describes terrifying flight from fire, says 31 homes lost

  Ku̓kpi7 (Chief) James Tomma said at least 31 homes were lost in the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw as he described the terrifying speed a wildfire overtook the community last Friday.

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  Aug 25, 2023