THE SECWEPEMC RETURN TO THE ADAMS LAKE
From: Billie Sasakamoose [mailto:communications@ shuswapnation. org]
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:20 PM
Subject: Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Adams Lake Indian Band June 18th, 2009
THE SECWEPEMC RETURN TO THE ADAMS LAKE
The Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) proudly announces the return of the
Secwepemc people to the Adams Lake with a celebration of the reclamation
of their land on Sunday, June 21st, 2009 from 11 am to 4 pm.
After hundreds of years of failed negotiation with the federal
government the ALIB has opted to reclaim parts of their traditional
territory on the Adams Lake which will be transformed into a community
camp.
"For Aboriginal Day, the people of Adams Lake Indian Band are returning
to the land," states Chief Nelson Leon. "We are seizing this
opportunity to exercise our Aboriginal title and jurisdiction. "
The last family from the Adams Lake Indian Band was removed from the
area in the 1950s; over fifty years have passed since the land was
taken.
"It is time for us to take back our land," emphasizes Chief Leon. "This
community camp is meant to bring our community together in an effort to
strengthen our ties to each other, the land and our culture."
The community camp will be open to all Secwepemc people and will operate
as an important cultural and recreational area for the Adams Lake Indian
Band. The camp will not be open to the public.
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For more information:
Chief Nelson Leon
Adams Lake Indian Band
250-679-8841
Billie Sasakamoose
Communications Coordinator
Shuswap Nation Tribal Council
304-355 Yellowhead Highway
Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1
T: 250-828-9732
F: 250-374-6331
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:20 PM
Subject: Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Adams Lake Indian Band June 18th, 2009
THE SECWEPEMC RETURN TO THE ADAMS LAKE
The Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) proudly announces the return of the
Secwepemc people to the Adams Lake with a celebration of the reclamation
of their land on Sunday, June 21st, 2009 from 11 am to 4 pm.
After hundreds of years of failed negotiation with the federal
government the ALIB has opted to reclaim parts of their traditional
territory on the Adams Lake which will be transformed into a community
camp.
"For Aboriginal Day, the people of Adams Lake Indian Band are returning
to the land," states Chief Nelson Leon. "We are seizing this
opportunity to exercise our Aboriginal title and jurisdiction. "
The last family from the Adams Lake Indian Band was removed from the
area in the 1950s; over fifty years have passed since the land was
taken.
"It is time for us to take back our land," emphasizes Chief Leon. "This
community camp is meant to bring our community together in an effort to
strengthen our ties to each other, the land and our culture."
The community camp will be open to all Secwepemc people and will operate
as an important cultural and recreational area for the Adams Lake Indian
Band. The camp will not be open to the public.
-30-
For more information:
Chief Nelson Leon
Adams Lake Indian Band
250-679-8841
Billie Sasakamoose
Communications Coordinator
Shuswap Nation Tribal Council
304-355 Yellowhead Highway
Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1
T: 250-828-9732
F: 250-374-6331