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2025 Leadership Clinic
By Laura Jackman
In News
Posted July 8, 2025

2025 Leadership Clinic

From April 25-27, we welcomed 52 educators from across the Columbia Basin and beyond to develop plans to support their schools and communities. This is the largest gathering we have had yet and [...]

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National Indigenous History Month
By CBEEN
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Posted May 22, 2024

National Indigenous History Month

Resources for National Indigenous History Month In preparation for National Indigenous History Month (June) and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we offer the following resources & [...]

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Seven Columbia Basin Educators Recognized
By Wild Voices Program Manager
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Posted May 15, 2024

Seven Columbia Basin Educators Recognized

SEVEN COLUMBIA BASIN EDUCATORS RECOGNIZED Last week, CBEEN’s Awards of Excellence recognized seven outstanding local educators from across the Columbia Basin region for their efforts in educating [...]

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Top 12 Learning Opportunities for 2024!
By CBEEN
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Posted January 3, 2024

Top 12 Learning Opportunities for 2024!

To kick off 2024, here are our top 12 learning opportunities for educators: Jan 15 – Feb 26: Secwépemc (Shuswap) Language Course Jan 16: Managing Eco-Anxiety through Outdoor Learning Jan 17 [...]

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7 Local Educators Recognized
By Wild Voices Program Manager
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Posted October 26, 2023

7 Local Educators Recognized

SEVEN LOCAL EDUCATORS RECOGNIZED CBEEN’s Awards of Excellence were recently handed out to seven outstanding local educators from across the Columbia Basin region for their efforts in educating [...]

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Inquring Voices 2023 Gathering for Educators
By CBEEN
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Posted October 25, 2023

Inquring Voices 2023 Gathering for Educators

Showered by golden larch needles like confetti for a special celebration, thirty-three educators from across the Basin gathered in the field. Fully present to learn, share, and connect. [...]

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2023 Leadership Clinic
By CBEEN
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Posted April 17, 2023

2023 Leadership Clinic

From April 14 – April 16, seven teams comprised of 40 educator leaders from across the Columbia Basin and beyond gathered to develop plans to support their schools and communities. Climate [...]

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Op-Ed: The Case for Learning about our Local Land
By CBEEN
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Posted April 3, 2023

Op-Ed: The Case for Learning about our Local Land

The pandemic highlighted the many benefits of getting outside regularly and connecting with nature.  The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada underlined the need for us to deepen our [...]

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THOUSANDS OF LOCAL STUDENTS LEARNING OUTSIDE
By Wild Voices Program Manager
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Posted February 8, 2023

THOUSANDS OF LOCAL STUDENTS LEARNING OUTSIDE

Kootenay-Boundary initiative engages 8998 students 2023 is a year of renewal in many respects, and this is certainly the case for teachers as they think outside the four walls of their [...]

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Wild Voices for Winter!
By Wild Voices Program Manager
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Posted December 6, 2022

Wild Voices for Winter!

Taking students outdoors in the winter has so many great benefits, such as fresh air keeping germs at bay and natural light boosting mood. But what about the fact that less daylight means less [...]

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✨ Join Shuswap Band Councillor and Salmon Chief, Mark Thomas, for this 1 hour virtual Indigenous Learning Presentation.

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Mark Thomas is a Kinbasket descendant and member of the Shuswap Band, born in Invermere, BC. Julianne Kinbasket and Baptiste Thomas were parents to Susan Thomas, Mark’s Grandmother and his Grandfather was Harry Bell. Mark is the father of 3 adult children and has been married to a Ktunaxa Nation member for 28 years.

Mark is sitting on his second 4-year term on Council for the Shuswap Band and holds the portfolios for Aquatics, Fish, BC Hydro, Forestry, CRT, Salmon restoration, and several shared portfolios with the rest of Chief and Council, including Parks, Recreation and Culture. Mark is educated in and has worked in the natural resource management field for over 30 years, much of that time advocating for the return of our Salmon stocks. Mark has attended Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in their Integrated Resource Management Program (IRM) and the University of Lethbridge’s Environmental Sciences Program.

In May 2023 Mark was stood up as Salmon Chief for his community. Mark advocates through public speaking engagements such as the annual Salmon Festival in Invermere or the annual, online Bringing the Salmon Home Festival event and annual ceremonial releases. Government agency education on the history of the Shuswap Band is also a keen interest of Marks, he has pushed for awareness of his communities’ rights and title which he feels has the honor to carry out the inherent responsibilities of the Shuswap Bands Peoples through stewardship and taking our place in Secwepemculew. Salmon Restoration is key in Marks view to re-establish long lost cultural, spiritual, communal, and economic losses suffered by the Band.

Mark currently sits at the Columbia River Salmon Recovery Initiative (CRSRI) Executive Working Group (EWG) as the Chair. Mark participates at the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) Negotiating Advisories Team (NAT) with the 3 Nations, Canada and BC and leads the Technical Team for the Secwepemc Nation. He also sits at the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) Board and Policy level, Columbia Wetlands Stewardship Partnership (CWSP) board and on the Steering Committee for Columbia Basin Trust’s CBT Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP) for the Nation. Mark has sat at the Kootenay Forestry Collaborative and leads the Band in the forestry sector, creating opportunities never present prior.

Mark has been honored to have the opportunity to serve his people on council and is very proud of the accomplishments the Band has made over his terms. Mark is excited for the Band’s future and looks forward to continuing the role of representing his people’s interest at the tables he sits at. Mark is available to discuss any of his portfolios or any relevant issue people may wish.
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