Shuswap Nation Tribal CouncilFormed in 1980 as an effort of the Secwépemc Chiefs to advance the issues of aboriginal rights. Working on matters of common concern, including the development of self-government and the settlement of the aboriginal land title question. The Governance Department promotes the reestablishment of traditional Secwepemc laws and governance processes. SNTC includes Adams Lake Indian Band, Bonaparte Indian Band, Neskonlith Indian Band, Shuswap Indian Band, Simpcw First Nation, Skeetchestn Indian Band, Splatsín First Nation, Tk’emlúps Indian Band, and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band.