Full Breakdown
White Nationalist Demonstration on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc Reserve
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Core Event
Sunday morning, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc reserve east of Kamloops observed a gathering of roughly 30 men wearing white face masks, black caps and flags. Security personnel asked the individuals to leave; they remained until the Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrived after being summoned by the community. The men were identified by the Kúkpi7 as possibly linked to Second Sons Canada, a group associated with white-supremacist and white-nationalist ideology. Neither CBC News nor Global News could independently verify the participants’ affiliations.
Background & Context
The demonstration occurred weeks before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept. 30), a day that originated as Orange Shirt Day in 2013 to honour residential-school survivors and their families. Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc leaders suggested the timing was intended to intimidate the community ahead of the commemorations.
Official Statements & Responses
Premier David Eby condemned the protest as “disgusting, dangerous and cowardly,” pledging provincial support for the First Nation. Interim BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson called the gathering “hateful and meant to intimidate,” while Centre BC leader Elenore Sturko described it as “abhorrent” and pledged solidarity with the community.
Data & Statistics
- Approximate participants: 20 – 30 men.
- Attire: white face masks, black caps, flags bearing logos linked to Second Sons Canada.
- Security response: initial request to disperse, followed by RCMP arrival.
What’s Next
Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc confirmed that its Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremonies on Sept. 30 will go ahead as planned, stating “we will not be intimidated.” The community will continue to monitor safety concerns and maintain dialogue with the RCMP for any further updates.