The chief of a First Nation located in B.C.’s Interior is cautioning members to stay safe after what is being called a “white nationalist gathering” took place on their land Sunday.

This warning comes after images circulated online Sunday appearing to show a group wearing facial coverings, sunglasses, and black clothing, gathered on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc land.

“Kúkwpi7 Rosanne Casimir, on behalf of Chief and Council, wishes to advise Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc membership that individuals associated with Second Sons Canada, a group linked to white supremacist and white nationalist ideology, have been seen and documented within our community,” the First Nation said Monday.

“The presence of individuals associated with white supremacist and white nationalist activity in our community is deeply concerning and is being taken seriously by Chief and Council. We recognize the fear, anger, and concern this may create for our members, Survivors, families, and staff.”

Leaders from B.C.’s major political parties have spoken out against the gathering.

“White nationalists gathering on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc land to intimidate people is disgusting, dangerous and cowardly — as they hide their faces,” Premier David Eby said on social media.

“We stand with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and everyone who was targeted in Kamloops. White supremacist organizing is on the rise, and we must do more to fight it.”

OneBC posted on social media, saying it is the only party in the upcoming election that will “stop all the different ideological extremists running around our province creating chaos.”

“The 2nd Sons, ANTIFA, Samidoun, IRGC, Khalistan, we will put an end to all the nonsense,” it said.

Lorne Doerkson, interim leader of the B.C. Conservatives, said it expects the RCMP to investigate the incident.

“The white nationalist gathering on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc land this morning was hateful and meant to intimidate,” he said.

“It has no place in British Columbia, and BC Conservatives condemn it completely. We stand with the people of Tk’emlúps.”

Meanwhile, the First Nation says it is working with the RCMP to address the issue and ensure the safety of its members.

— With files from The Canadian Press