Go to Skwelkwek'welt

The traditional Secwepemc peoples invite supporters to come to Skwelkwek’welt to support their work to assert aboriginal title in their traditional territories. There is some billeting available, but the community is especially looking for people to stay at the building site which is on Crown land at Sun Peaks Resort about half-an-hour from Kamloops.

They are also looking for people with driver’s licences and/or cars, computer skills, building skills, human rights experience, legal experience, people with video cameras, and people to act as witnesses.

Please contact the Skwelkwek’welt defenders before you come:
Janice Billy, Skwelkwek'welt Protection Center, 250-318-4290

Driving directions to Sun Peaks:

1. Take TransCanada Hwy 1 East to Hope (approx. 150km)
2. In Hope, switch to BC Hwy 5 going North (Coquihalla Highway) to Kamloops (you will pass through Merritt on the way - about 160km to Kamloops)
3. At Kamloops continue on Highway 5 (Yellowhead Hwy.) north to Heffley Creek (approx.20km). Look for a junction with a Sun Peaks Resort sign and a sign that says 'Old Highway 5'
4. Turn right onto Old Highway 5 and then soon turn left on Tod Mountain Rd. (may be Sun Peaks Rd.) – there is a sign for Sun Peaks Resort and an arrow pointing up the hill
5. Follow this all the way to Sun Peaks Resort. This is approx. 35km - on the way it becomes an unnamed road, so don't panic - you're going the right way.

Greyhound Bus:
**If you book three days ahead, there is a two for one deal, where another person costs $15. Check www.greyhound.ca for fares and schedules**
Contact Janice Billy at 250-318-4250, they maybe able to arrange pick-up.
You can take a Greyhound bus either to:

Kamloops (closer to Sun Peaks)
Adult one-way $55.80, student $50.24
Bus leaves Vancouver six times a day

Chase (closer to the Neskonlith reserve)
Adult one-way $59.65, student $53.71
Bus leaves Vancouver three times a day