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Rosanne Casimir(Golden Day Woman)
250.819.2255
RE-ELECT
For Kùkpi7(Chief)
ELECTION DAYAdvance Poll:
November 06, 2021Election Day:
November 13,2021
" As your Kùkpi7, I will continue to workfor all of you & our future generations,respecting our language, our culture &
advancing our collective voices toaccomplish great achievements "
Kukwstsétsemc/Kukwstsétselp/Kukwstéc-kucw, For Your Continued Support
I encourage membership 18+ to participate by casting
your VOTE and RE-ELECTING me as you Kùkpi7/Chiefand electing your Council for the next three-year Term.
Rosanne Casimir
250.819.2255 [email protected]
I am Your Trusted Leader of 12 years andseeking Re-Election.
I am a Mother, a Key7e,(Grandmother), a Godmother, a Wife, a Sister & Aunt
My mother (Deceased) Patricia Casimir,Grandmother (Deceased) Annie Parker
(Casimir).
Great -Grandparents Thomas & SadieCasimir.
Great- Great Grandparents Frederick Casimir& Lucinda Bushey all of TteS. (aka KIB).
My Grandfather(Deceased) Stanley Sinclair
of Goodfish Lake, AB
My Dad (Deceased)George Parker,Grandparents(both Deceased)Christy and
Edith (Harris) Parker all of OKIB
• Protection, Support, Enhancement of TteS Community, andRegional and National Initiatives• Identify, Update, Endorse Community Priorities that benefitthe Collective • Lobbying government for Jurisdiction and/or Resolve of ourRights that have been infringed. • Day Scholar settlement approved for settlement, in courts2010 to October 2021 • Prioritization of Language and Culture (L&C) for traditionsrespectfully taught generationally • Research continues with TteS specific claims • Increased Mental and cultural supports for TteS • Feasibility for Elders Facility completed • TteS is assuming control of Membership Code • TteS infrastructure upgrades within many areas of our IR,Grasslands Landfill Project• Ensuring connectivity for remote locations on our IRs• New and ongoing TteS projects (Grasslands organics,Grocery store), MOTI Section 35 negotiations, DRI • New Housing after more than 20 years: 28 Townhomes, 30-unit Apartment building project 10 new replacement eldersunits, Currently seeking 4rent to own housing. • Supporting Education development in many areas such asSchool District 73, operation of Little Fawn and Sk’elep School,Home Alone course for youth, Sxusem picking for youth,Business Communications training, computer training forElders, TRU advocacy • Purchased RCMP building and Grocery Store well under way (preliminary steps completed) • Updated and finalized TteS Cannabis, Retail bylaw andProduction bylaw. Council rep in BCAFN Cannabis
PLATFORM & TERM SUCCESSESVISION " Know your Passion, Visualize your Plan,
Collect your Resources & Be determined to Succeed!"
Past Term Reflections
Le Estcwéý (The Missing) Since the end of May 2021, when the results of the findings of theground penetrating radar were released to the public, the worldspotlight has been on TteS; as your Kùkpi7(Chief) I took action with thesupport of Council and our Language and Culture Department. Alongwith former leadership for input and guidance on next steps ,13Grassroots families , Membership, Secwepemc Kukupi7s, BCLeadership, First Nations Leadership Council, Regional and NationalChiefs, Ministers, the UN Special Rapporteur, and Prime Minister.
COVID-19 PandemicUnprecedented times, now in 4th wave. Ensuring the safety ofmembers and staff, accounting for COVID funding and its impacts bymeeting with FNHA, DR Bonnie Henry, QHS, Vaccination advocation,and endorsing a Secwepemc State of Emergency.
Wildfires 2021Opened the gates to evacuees displaced by the wildfires. Establishedan Emergency Operations center along with council, so much gratitudeto all the volunteers and community members that helped throughdonations, cooking, or just visiting and providing support.
PoliticalEngaging with the new Provincial DRIPA legislation and reviewingproposed Federal UNDRIP legislation. Political Advocating with MLAs Peter Milobar, Todd Stone and MPCathy McLeod, now MP Frank Caputo.
Political and strategic advocacy with National Chief RoseanneArchilbald, previous NC Perry Bellegarde BC Regional Chief TerryTeegee, Secwepemc Kukpi7 Wayne Christian, and the Union of BCIndian Chiefs. Development of a Political Strategy to advocate TteS concerns at theMunicipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal levels of governments.
Participation in Qwelmínte-Secwepemc Government to Government,Stk’emlúpsemc te Secwépemc, Shuswap Nation Tribal Council,Stsmémelt, Secwepemc Health Caucus meetings, Interior HealthCaucus meetings, BCAFN & AFN Meetings.
BELIEFS
Personal Wellness leads to Community Wellness. SuccessfulLeadership is about including our members in creating our Legacytogether. We truly must stay united and stand in solidarity for ourfuture generations and must continue on our path towardsreconciliation and our healing. We all must be that change fortomorrow.
This election represents a significant & continuing opportunity toaddress the numerous gaps needed for real change when it comes toseeing results in real changes for our children, families and ourcommunity. Resiliency is thru our Language & Cultural Revitalization,Education for our children & Leading by example
I believe in myself, Our Community & Our People! I ask you tocontinue believing in me by Re-Electing me as your Kùkpi7.
Experienced & Trusted LeaderApproachable & RespectfulFair & ResponsibleAccountable & EthicalTeam & Goal Oriented