Kamloops Indian Band

Clarence Jules: The memories left behind

KAMLOOPS - It is hard to sum up a man like Clarence Jules, who passed away Sept. 10 at the age of 89 and seemingly lived multiple lives. Officially, he’ll be remembered as the popular former chief of the Kamloops Indian band. He was the man who created the Mount Paul Industrial Park in Kamloops and...

Former Kamloops Indian Band Chief passes away

KAMLOOPS - A well known former Chief who led the way in First Nation commercial development has passed away. Born on Jan. 6, 1926, Clarence Jules Senior died Sept. 10 just months shy of his 90th birthday. He was born in Kamloops and grew up on his father’s farm on the Kamloops Indian Reserve. He...

STAHN: Just stop with this effort to recognize First Nations culture

It’s no secret that First Nations bands around the province are struggling to preserve their culture and language. In an effort to recognize our Secwépemc community, Kamloops city council members agreed to have staff look into the possibility of adding the traditional language of our local First Nations to our stop signs.