Clinton, B.C.: The Llenllenéy’ten (High Bar) community expresses their solidarity and support for Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc following the concerning events that took place on their territories on September 27.

 

We are deeply troubled by the emergence of a white nationalist public display in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The timing is not a coincidence. Disparaging the residential school survivors and their relations in this manner is contemptible in the extreme.

 

Our thoughts are with survivors, elders, families, leadership, and community of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc. The protection and safety of our communities are paramount, as fellow Secwépemc we are united in honouring all residential school survivors.

 

To our community as well as theirs, we echo Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir’s message not to approach or engage with members associated with this group. All suspicious or concerning activities should be reported to the RCMP immediately.

 

For those impacted by effects of residential schools, intergenerational trauma, or residential school denialism, please reach out to the following resources:

 

Llenllenéy’ten (High Bar First Nation) is a proud member of the Secwépemc Nation whose  territory is located in the Fraser Canyon–Cariboo central interior region of British Columbia. Guided by traditional Secwepemc values of unity (knucwentwécw), family (kw’séltkten), and care for future generations (stsmémelt), Llenllenéy’ten is committed to supporting the wellbeing, governance, and cultural vitality of its members. We have lived on these lands since time immemorial, and we plan on being here for generations to come.

 

Media are asked to review the full backgrounder prior to publication to ensure accuracy in reporting on Llenllenéy'ten. Access it here. 

Contact:  Roxanne Kennedy, Communications Specialist

Email:  comms@hbfn.ca

Phone:  250-819-1099

 

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