Three Secwepemc Nation communities form society to take jurisdiction of child and family services – CFJC Today Kamloops
Feb 2, 2026
TK’EMLUPS — Three communities within the Secwèpemc Nation have taken a step toward self-governance in child and family services.
Bonaparte First Nation, Tkʼemlúps te Secwèpemc and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band have formed Yecwminte re Xqwllint, also known as the Take Care of Baby Basket Society.
According to a news release from the society’s Yecweminem (board of directors) issued Friday (Jan. 30), drafting of the final Secwèpemc Law of Stsmémelt and Kw’selkten to assert Indigenous jurisdiction over child and family services was completed in 2024. The board of directors says years of community engagement and research took place after the initiative began in 2009.
