Governance
The Ktunaxa Nation Council is directed by and accountable to the elected nasuʔkin (chiefs) and councillors of the four Ktunaxa First Nations.
History of the KNC
The Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC) originated in 1970 as the Kootenay Indian District Council to promote the political and social development of the Ktunaxa people.
In 1991 the council’s name was changed to Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council (K/KTC) to reflect the origins of the two language groups (Ktunaxa and Secwepemc) in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa.
In 2005, the name was changed to Ktunaxa Nation Council Society (Ktunaxa Nation Council, KNC).
The goals of the Ktunaxa Nation Council include:
- Preservation and promotion of Ktunaxa traditional knowledge, language and culture;
- Community and social development, education, and wellness;
- Land and resources stewardship;
- Economic investment;
- And self-government.
Elected Leadership
ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation
Nasuʔkin Donald Sam
Councillor Janice Alpine
Councillor Faro Burgoyne
Councillor Darcy Fisher
Councillor Allan Nicholas
ʔaq̓am First Nation
Nasuʔkin Cheryl Casimer
Councillor Julie Birdstone
Councillor Jason Andrew
Councillor Sancira Steelgun
Councillor Dallas Cardinal-Clement
Yaqan Nuʔkiy First Nation
Nasuʔkin M. Jason Louie
Councillor Leona Basil
Councillor Cherie Luke
Councillor Robin Louie
Councillor Chad Luke
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation
Nasuʔkin Heidi Gravelle
Councillor Kyle Shottanana
Councillor Alicia Phillips
Councillor Kevin Phillips
Councillor Avery Gravelle
Councillor Beckie Cayenne-Ban Quan
