Secwepemc Fisheries Commission

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Secwepemc Fisheries Commission Secwepemc Fisheries Commission is the fisheries department of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council

Me7 wéwlem-kt wel me7 yews - “Fishing for our Future”

SFC is a progressive First Nations fisheries body that works within the mandate of Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (SNTC) communities and Tribal Chiefs. We support the work of our communities to provide stewardship for the fisheries in their territories and to assert their traditional fisheries rights within a co-management framework. This is accomplished as they are building capacity for self-government.

10/15/2026

🐟 This fish depends on more than water.

Supporting healthy salmon returns takes more than a single project. It requires stewardship across the entire watershed.

Here are 8 ways SFC is helping support healthy salmon returns:
🌿 Riparian restoration
🪨 Streambank stabilization
💧 Water quality monitoring
☀️ Solar-powered irrigation systems
🐟 Habitat enhancement projects
🚧 Fish passage improvements
🤝 Community-led stewardship
🌎 Watershed restoration and protection

Healthy salmon start with healthy watersheds.

A day of harvesting, learning, and connecting at Green Lake SFC joined Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band for their an...
10/13/2026

A day of harvesting, learning, and connecting at Green Lake

SFC joined Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band for their annual Kokanee harvest. After an opening prayer, community members gained hands-on experience spear fishing, setting the gill net, removing Kokanee, and setting the net back in place.

The day’s harvest of 26 Kokanee was filleted and vacuum sealed for distribution to community members. WPCIB Language Coordinator Allie Louis shared Secwepemctsín during the filleting process, bringing language into the day’s learning.

After a successful morning, everyone gathered for a lunch, with time to visit and reflect on the harvest together.

Kukwstsétsemc to WPCIB for welcoming us and sharing such a great day!

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the communities, partners, staff, and stewardship efforts that contribute to the ...
10/11/2026

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the communities, partners, staff, and stewardship efforts that contribute to the health of our watersheds and salmon populations.

Through collaboration, care, and a shared commitment to the land and water, we continue working toward healthy ecosystems for future generations.

Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving weekend. 🍂

SFC joined Salmon Warriors at the Salmon Unity Camp at Adams Lake Indian Band! 🐟Held September 21–25, the camp brought t...
10/06/2026

SFC joined Salmon Warriors at the Salmon Unity Camp at Adams Lake Indian Band! 🐟

Held September 21–25, the camp brought together young adults from the Secwépemc, Syilx Okanagan, and Ktunaxa Nations to learn traditional and modern fishing techniques, process and preserve salmon, and celebrate language and culture.

Ed Jensen shared his knowledge of spear making with young Salmon Warriors, who had the opportunity to make their own spears before heading out on the water. With support from SFC and Shuswap Band Guardians and staff, participants practised spearfishing using a large light or a fire basket on the river. These opportunities help revitalize traditional fishing practices and support the next generation in carrying that knowledge forward.

Kukwstsétselp to the organizers, SNTC, Ed, Shuswap Band Guardians and staff, and everyone who shared their time and knowledge. We were grateful to be part of it!

10/02/2026

POV: You ask one of our fisheries biologists what kind of fish they study…

We may have a lot of salmon videos around here 🐟

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡The recent events in Kamloops are a reminder that the work of reconciliatio...
09/30/2026

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

The recent events in Kamloops are a reminder that the work of reconciliation remains ongoing. Today, we honour the children who never returned home, residential school Survivors, and the families and communities who continue to carry this legacy.

We stand with Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and all those affected.

09/22/2026

This is what extreme drought looks like at the mouth of the Salmon River.

Water levels have dropped so low that fish can no longer pass between the lake and the river, leaving many stranded and dead along the shoreline.

We’ve also observed fish in this stream showing signs of blindness, a troubling pattern we don’t yet have an explanation for and are continuing to investigate.

SFC is monitoring water temperature and dissolved oxygen levels, two key indicators of salmon health. Tracking these measurements over time helps us understand how the river is responding to drought conditions and what the fish are actually experiencing, not just what we can see from the bank.

This information helps guide where our attention and any future response efforts are focused.

Every fish tells part of the story. Every data point helps us understand it.

09/17/2026

Back to traditional fishing ways! 🎣

This past weekend, Splatsin Te Secwépemc youth learned how to build a traditional fish weir and spear fish from a boat for Kekasu (Chinook) on the lower Shuswap River.

Reviving ancestral practices, strengthening cultural connections, and creating new stories to carry forward for future generations.

Healthy wetlands play an important role in supporting wildlife, storing water, and building resilient ecosystems.Recentl...
09/15/2026

Healthy wetlands play an important role in supporting wildlife, storing water, and building resilient ecosystems.

Recently, we participated in a restoration project at Criss Creek where a series of Beaver Dam Analogues (BDAs) were installed to help retain water in the headwaters and reconnect surrounding wetland areas. These low-tech restoration structures mimic the natural benefits of beaver dams, helping keep more water on the landscape for longer periods.

Thank you to the BC Wildlife Federation and Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc for the opportunity to be part of this valuable learning experience and to see these restoration techniques in action.

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680 Athabasca Street West
Kamloops, BC
V2H1C4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17784718200

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