Next Steps – Rebuilding Secwépemc Law
Next Steps
Rebuilding Secwépemc Law

Secwépemc Law: Bodies of Work

Updated on November 7, 2026
A one-page summary of the three connected bodies of work in Secwépemc law, from research to putting law into practice.

This summary sets out the three connected bodies of work in Secwépemc law, from research through to putting law into practice.

What’s inside

  • Research Work (Secwépemc Law Research Projects): research and development of new research reports, through projects focused on areas of law such as Trade & Economy, Lands & Resources, and Harms & Injuries.
  • Planning & Preparation for Implementation (Capacity Building): engaging with Secwépemc Nation members and groups to share knowledge about Secwépemc law and the law work that has been completed.
  • Law Development & Implementation (Operationalization): developing, approving and implementing Secwépemc law, including governing documents, mandates, funding and connections to processes.