2024 Summer Speaker Series

In 2024, Qwelmínte Secwépemc continued its Summer Speaker Series, featuring Elders, Knowledge Carriers from Secwépemc communities, and representatives from B.C. to promote intergenerational knowledge transfer. This series focused on the "Walking on Two Legs" philosophy, blending traditional Secwépemc wisdom with modern practices. The speakers shared valuable insights and facilitated hands-on experiences, empowering post-secondary interns and summer guardians to apply this balanced approach in their lives and communities, fostering the development of future leaders.

List of Speakers for 2024

  • Nathan Matthew- Simpcw First Nations

  • Colleen Seymour- TteS Secwépemc Knowledge Carrier

  • Norman Retasket- Drum Making with Interns/ Rattle Making with Guardians/ Soda Rock in St’uxwtéws

  • Mike Anderson- Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corporation

  • Devin Doss- Project Analyst - Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement

  • Peter Hilton- B.C Responsible Official

  • Ryan Day- Bonaparte Indian Band

  • Amy Avila- BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

  • Kara Charlton- Director, Strategic Initiatives

  • Laurel Nash - Assistant Deputy Minister, Southeast Initiatives Secretariat

  • Sam Phillips- Simpcw Forestry Advisor

  • Dave Ramsay- BC Tomorrow

  • Adams Lake CFX Team

  • Dee and Herb Charlie- Speqpeq7úw̓i spread Facilitator

  • Ashton Ashley- QS Yecwminulecw (Stewardship) Cumulative Effects Technician

  • Kenthen Thomas- Renowned Secwépemc Storyteller

  • Kukpi7 Mike Christian from Splatsin

  • Sadie Lawrence- Yecwminulecw (Stewardship) Coordinator

  • TRU Science Camp

  • Morris Prosser - BC Wildlife Forum talk with Co- Chair

  • Steve Basil- Secwépemc Knowledge Carrier

  • Tsútswecw Provincial Park with BC Parks and Skwlāx Land Guardians