Summary
Governance & Leadership
Chief
- Rosanne Casimir
Councillors
- Thomas Blank
- Nikki Fraser
- Boyd Gottfriedson
- Daylin Malloy
- David Manuel
- Vicki W. Manuel
- Myron Ray Alphonse Thomas
Next Election
November 2027Term of Office
3 YearsGovernment Type
Custom Electoral System (Custom Code)Demographics
Membership (*ISC - As of July 2026)
- 1,643 total membership
- 657 (on-reserve)
- 986 (off-reserve)
Reserves
Reserve Land
hectares
13,415.90
acres
33,151.41
km²
134.16
Physical Location
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is based in the southern Central Interior region of British Columbia.
Economic Strategy
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc drives its overarching economic strategy through the Scwén̓wen Economic Development Corporation, an arms-length corporate entity designed to operate with agility, commercial focus, and long-term vision. Governed by a professional board alongside Nation leadership, this structure balances independent business decision-making with strict community accountability. The core strategy centers on building generational wealth, expanding own-source revenue, and advancing economic self-sufficiency for community members. This vision is executed through a diversified portfolio of business enterprises, joint ventures, and partnerships spanning land development, commercial leasing, heavy civil contracting, utility infrastructure, forestry, logistics, retail, and tourism. By strategically leveraging its land holdings for commercial development and managing natural resources sustainably, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc strengthens local job creation, insulates community services from external funding dependencies, and fosters lasting economic prosperity.
Economic Development Corporation
Scwén̓wen Economic Development Corporation
Scwén̓wen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) serves as the dedicated, arms-length business arm of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, tasked with driving the Nation’s long-term prosperity and economic self-determination. Transitioning from a traditional departmental model to a formal corporate structure, SEDC is governed by an independent, professional Board of Directors that ensures agile, business-informed decision-making while maintaining strict accountability to community values and leadership. The corporation manages a rapidly expanding, multi-sector portfolio that includes commercial land development, utility infrastructure, forestry, transload logistics, retail, and tourism. By overseeing successful subsidiaries and major projects—such as Sc.wén̓wen Land Development Corp., Sweláps Market, and Tk̓emlúpsemc Forestry—SEDC actively generates sustainable own-source revenue, creates high-value employment opportunities, and builds a resilient, self-sufficient economic foundation for future generations.
Enterprise & Investment Portfolio
Land Development & Real Estate
Sc.wén̓wen Land Development Corp. (Kamloops Indian Band Development Corporation) [100% Government Business Enterprise]
Operating as a wholly-owned government business enterprise, this entity serves as the primary engine for commercial land development and leasing. It oversees master-planned commercial and industrial real estate projects, including the 7Mile District and Chief Louis Crossing.
7Mile District Development Ltd. [Enterprise Subsidiary]
A targeted corporate subsidiary under the SEDC umbrella focused specifically on advancing the 7Mile District, a major commercial and industrial real estate development.
Natural Resources, Mining & Agriculture
Stk’emlupsemc Limited Partnership (SLP) [49.995% Government Business Partnership]
A highly lucrative joint venture between TteS and the Skeetchestn Indian Band (each holding 49.995% as limited partners). This partnership was established to capture and share in major regional mining royalties and drive economic benefits from local resource extraction.
Tk̓emlúpsemc Forestry Development Corp. & Limited Partnership [99.5% Government Business Partnership]
Operating through a general partner and limited partnership structure, this entity actively manages and operates regional forest licenses, maximizing the economic value of timber resources while ensuring sustainable harvesting practices.
Spiyu7ullucw Ranch Corporation [Consolidated Corporate Entity]
A fully consolidated corporate entity managing agricultural, ranching, and timber assets on behalf of the Nation.
Infrastructure, Civil & Logistics
Tk̓emlúps Contracting Services Ltd. & Limited Partnership [99.5% Government Business Partnership]
Structured as a limited partnership, this enterprise operates as an employment contract service and heavy civil/contracting entity, positioning the Nation to capture major industrial and construction contracts.
Kamloops Indian Band Utility Corporation [100% Government Business Enterprise]
A wholly-owned enterprise responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering essential utility infrastructure (such as water and sewer services) to support the Nation’s growing residential, commercial, and industrial land developments.
Tk̓emlúps Transload [Enterprise Subsidiary]
A specialized logistics and transportation subsidiary designed to leverage the Nation’s strategic location by providing industrial transload and rail/freight transfer services.
Retail & Commercial Services
Sweláps Market Ltd. [100% Government Business Enterprise]
Operating as a wholly-owned government business enterprise, this recently developed retail grocery market provides essential services, food security, and local employment for the community and the surrounding Kamloops region.
Chief Louis Pharmacy [Enterprise Subsidiary]
A dedicated retail pharmacy operation situated at the Chief Louis Crossing development, providing accessible healthcare products and services while acting as a reliable commercial anchor.
Access & Logistics
Primary Access:
Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc is strategically located at the most critical highway junction in the British Columbia Interior. Situated within and directly adjacent to the City of Kamloops, the territory sits at the convergence of the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1), the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5), and the Yellowhead Highway. This positioning makes it a premier inland crossroads for heavy trucking and freight moving east-west (Vancouver to Calgary) and north-south (the US border through to Northern BC).
Nearest International Airport:
Kamloops Airport (YKA) — Located just minutes from the Nation’s core lands, providing daily regional commercial flights and air freight capabilities. For major global passenger hubs and heavy international logistics, Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is under two hours south, while Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is accessible via a short commuter flight or a 3.5-hour drive down the Coquihalla Highway.
Nearest Commercial & Service Hub:
City of Kamloops (Immediate) — The Nation is highly urbanized, with its lands seamlessly integrated into the City of Kamloops (population ~100,000). This provides immediate, on-site access to full-scale commercial, industrial, and retail amenities. The Nation actively capitalizes on this urban integration through its own master-planned developments like the 7Mile District and Chief Louis Crossing.
Nearest Heavy Rail & Industrial Hub:
Kamloops Rail Hub (Immediate) — Kamloops is one of the most vital heavy rail hubs in Western Canada. Both the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) mainlines run directly through the territory and intersect here. This provides the Nation with a massive logistical advantage for bulk commodities, timber, and mining.
Geographic & Logistical Note (Transload Operations):
Because of its strategic positioning at the intersection of Canada’s two major rail networks and primary highway corridors, the Nation holds a distinct logistical monopoly in the BC Interior. TteS actively leverages this unique dual-rail and highway access through its Tk̓emlúps Transload enterprise, acting as a critical transfer point between heavy rail and highway freight for regional mining, forestry, and industrial sectors.