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Before the Secwepemc had discovered non-natives all work ethic had been based towards survival. The basic gathering of food and medicine in order to feed ones family. With the introduction of money and education, many Secwepemc have taken interest and cause for work, as some stay towards politics and dealings with the European government, and some towards education, Natural Resources, Community Health and Economic Development.

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Kootenay Indian Family in "Sturgeon-nose" balsam or birch bark canoe
1887
Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

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Visit of Royal Commission of Indian Affairs
1913
British Columbia, Canada

Credits:
BC Provincial Museum and Archives

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Secwepemc have always worked with a Chief and Council to assist in Band matters. Since contact Chief and council now must meet with government.

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Three people working in the field
20th Century
British Columbia, Canada

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Secwepemc people could cultivate their land for community gardens or for economic gain.

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A Savonna woman
1880
Skeetchestn, British Columbia, Canada

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United Native Nations meeting
1950
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Girls home of genocide
1865
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Credits:
BC Provincial Museum and Archives

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Girls standing in front of Kamloops Indian Residential School. This is the original Residential School which burned down and was replaced in 1923 with the present one 1895.

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Adam Bennette in truck
1920
Chase, British Columbia, Canada

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The vehicle appears to be a dump truck. Many Secwepemc men were either employed in forestry, agriculture or ranching.

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Picking vegetables
20th Century
North Thompson, British Columbia, Canada
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Many Secwepemc work in the agriculture industry farming their own land or working for other non aboriginal farmers.