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Treat from Uji Japan for the tea party and a screen shot of the participating Japanese students

Tea with Students from Uji City

On October 7, members of Kamloops Junior Council and the Kamloops Ambassadors enjoyed tea with students from our Sister City Uji Japan through a virtual party arranged to facilitate cross-cultural connection.

Social and Community Development Grant Supports Music and Mental Health

The Kamloops Music Collective's Music Matters for Mental Wellness program supports young musicians who enjoy being creative in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Spinal Cord Injury BC members at restaurant gathering.

Supporting Residents with Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Cord Injury BC provides vital peer support and information to people living with a spinal cord injury in Kamloops, both virtually and in person.
Three individuals holding up architectural drawings of a new home building development

Youth Voices Are Amplified Due to a City Grant

The grant A Way Home Kamloops Society (AWHK) received in fall 2021 was used to connect youths in our program with consistent mental health support through a Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Sign that reads the words Consent Cafe

Educating Youth and Young Adults About Consent

The Consent Café is an activity-based consent education, communication, and sexualized violence prevention program for youth and young adults.
Photo of old truck with a garden

Kamloops' Newest Park

Introducing Kamloops' newest park: The Truck Chilling Park.
Kamloops Symphony on stage

Extended Performance by Kamloops Symphony as a Result of the Social and Community Development Grant

Thanks to the City of Kamloops, the Kamloops Symphony produced a new family and student-focused concert initiative, centered around wildlife, called The Wild Orchestra.
Group photo of representatives from the Japan Government, Interior Health, and City of Kamloops

Health Canada and Japanese Delegation Visit Kamloops to Learn About City’s Heat Response Efforts

Health Canada’s Heat Division led a four-day tour for delegation from Japan’s Ministry of Environment and Environmental Restoration which included a visit to Kamloops.
Exhibition exercise with a map with text: What's your landmark?

A Walk-Through of Individual Experiences of You Are Here: Mapping the Future of Culture in Kamloops

The newest exhibit at Kamloops Museum and Archives is more than history, it’s about building a future.
Xavier Levy , Education and Skills Training Certificate program Practicum Student 2022

Practicum Student Partnership with TRU Continues to Benefit Both City and Students

Another pair of students from Thompson River University’s Education and Skills Training Certificate program participated in a six-week practicum placement with the City’s Parks division this spring. The program combines classes and lab experiences with real-world work experiences for students experiencing barriers to employment.