Splatsin First Nation

• Splatsin First Nation hosting public walk on Orange Shirt Day

  “This day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities,” said Splatsin First Nation.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Traffic lights to be installed at site of fatal pedestrian collision on Highway 97A

  Police say Harry Jones Jr., of Enderby, died at the scene. The 60-year-old driver from Vernon remained at the scene.

  Traffic

  Jul 11, 2023
  
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• Construction commences on Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail

  When completed, the trail will eventually span 50 kilometres, from Sicamous to Armstrong, and will link up with the Okanagan Rail Trail.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Splatsin First Nation chief suspended with pay pending hearing

  The complaint and appeals board confirmed that the two petitions comply with the Splatsin Election Code and that the paid suspension will be in effect until the matter is resolved.

  Canada

  May 8, 2023
• Splatsin members blockade band buildings to call for new election

  The pickets blocking the entrances to the community center, health center, and band office started around 7:30 a.m. Monday morning.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
• Federal government, B.C. and First Nation in Okanagan sign care co-ordination deal

  “It takes a community to raise a child, and at Splatsin we do our best to live by those words.''

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2023
• After seven terms, former Splatsin First Nation chief talks legacy, future

  The most important thing to do, says Wenecwtsin, is to look after the future, the children and make sure we implement our own laws and processes based on Secwépemc values.

  Features

  Jan 16, 2022
• Splatsin First Nation elects new chief, four council members

  Longtime Kukpi7 (chief) Wayne Christian was defeated in a close vote by council member Doug Thomas for the First Nation's leadership.

  Politics

  Jan 11, 2022
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• Splatsin First Nation speaks out against BC Hydro’s plan to decommission North Okanagan dam

  The Splatsin First Nation says the utility is not living up to its obligations under the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

  News

  Sep 24, 2021
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• Progression being made in Sicamous to Armstrong rail trail

  Planning for rail trail corridor involves two regional districts and the Splatsin First Nation.

  Environment

  Apr 5, 2019