Ktunaxa Nation Government Building closed until further notice
Ktunaxa Nation Government Building closed until further notice First posted: March 26 Updated: April 8 As you may be aware, Ktunaxa Nation Council has been dealing with network issues since […]
April 2026 Newsletter
Ktunaxa Nation Health Assembly 2026
Ktunaxa Nation Health Assembly
Partnership Drives Bighorn Sheep Recovery in Kicking Horse Corridor
Partnership Drives Bighorn Sheep Recovery in Kicking Horse Corridor Article by Jodi Brown – Project Coordinator, KNC Lands and Resources Photo credit: Stephanie Higgins, MSc, RPBio, P.Bi – Cirque Ecological […]
Final Call to register for the 2026 Ktunaxa Youth Summit
Final Call to register for the 2026 Ktunaxa Youth Summit This years workshops include…Stick Game Making Traditional Tea Making& Powwow Dance ClassAlong with other exciting activities and special performance by […]
Community Garden coming to Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it this spring
Community Garden coming to Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it this spring Courtesy Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it – Tobacco Plains Indian Band This week, Martin and Arthur presented to Council a member led vision for a […]
Indigenous Languages Day and the strength of the Ktunaxa language
Indigenous Languages Day and the strength of the Ktunaxa ʔa·kⱡukaqwum March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day. Visit the Traditional Knowledge and Language page for more language news. Our language, […]
TKL March Meeting: Cancelled
Please note this meeting is cancelled out of respect for families. We hope to see everyone at the next meeting. Thank you.
PHOTOS: Horsemanship Skills Training March, 2026
PHOTOS: Horsemanship Skills Training March 19, 2026 Some photos of the Horsemanship Skills Training with Alfred Joseph and ʔa·knusti. Photos courtesy Alexis Martig. See the Traditional Knowledge and Language page […]
Ktunaxa Census 2025 – 2026
2026 May Celebration and Ktunaxa Citizens’ Excellence Awards
Nominations are open until April 15! Click HERE to nominate, and HERE for more information. 2026 May Celebration and Ktunaxa Citizens’ Excellence and Honour Awards
2026 Annual General Meeting
2026 Annual General Assembly
Healing Our Spirit: HIV Summit
Visit the Event listing to learn more and for the registration link. Please register by April 7, 2026 Healing Our Spirit: HIV Summit
February 2026 Newsletter
February, 2026
2026 Ktunaxa Citizens’ Excellence Award: Nominate today
Nominate today via the online form. Or email citizencommittee@ktunaxa.org for more information.
Ktunaxa Youth Summit 2026
Click here to register!
Chief Isadore Pancake Breakfast
Friday June 19, 2026 7:30 am to 10 am Please join us for a great breakfast. $10 per plate $5 for children under 12 Hosted by Lands and Resources Sector […]
2026 Charity Golf Tournament: Save the Date
APTN: Call out for Ktunaxa harvesters and cooks
Ktunaxanin̓tik, Do you like to harvest and prepare traditional foods? Chuck and the First Peoples’ Kitchen (APTN) wants to connect with you if you: – Harvest traditional foods – Prepare […]
International Mother Language Day
February 21 happens to be “International Mother Language Day!” https://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day It’s a good time to remind everyone that the Ktunaxa ʔa·kⱡukaqwum (language), is ancient and an ‘isolate,’ unrelated to any […]
Call for Ktunaxa Artisans
Call for Ktunaxa Artisans Feb 20, 2026 Closing date: March 11, 2026 The Education and Employment Sector is looking for handmade items to give away as door prizes at this […]
Indigenous Title and Private Property in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa and B.C.
Read our open letter to residents of ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa.
Statement against residential-school denialism
Statement against residential-school denialism Anti-Indigenous racism has no place in ɁamakɁis Ktunaxa—or in the B.C. Legislature ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa: The Governments of the Ktunaxa Nation denounce the actions of B.C. MLA […]
Ktunaxa Nation issues U.S. travel advisory
Ktunaxa Nation issues U.S. travel advisory Ktunaxa Nation Council is issuing this advisory to all Ktunaxanin̓tik who are considering travelling to, or through, the United States. Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC) […]
An open letter to residents of ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa
An open letter to residents of ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa Your homes are not at stake: Ktunaxa title and rights can co-exist with fee-simple land ownership January 23, 2026 The governments of the Ktunaxa […]
January 2026 Newsletter
Community Connectivity Phase 2
Ktunaxa Nation statement on Zincton
Ktunaxa Nation statement on Zincton Nation-led research shows unacceptable risks from proposed resort For Immediate Release December 9, 2025 The Ktunaxa Nation Council and Yaqan Nuʔkiy (Lower Kootenay Band) maintain […]
November Newsletter
October 2025 Newsletter
September 2025 Newsletter
August 2025 Newsletter
Ktunaxa Nation statement demands a halt to unauthorized harvesting of sacred plant
August 13, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cranbrook, B.C. — The Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC) is giving notice on behalf of Ktunaxa First Nations’ elected leaders, Elders, knowledge holders, and citizens, […]
Ktunaxa name bestowed on the CCCUNESCO’s Working Group
Ktunaxa name bestowed on the Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s Working Group for the Decade of Indigenous languages Ottawa, August 5, 2025 – Members of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages Working […]
July 2025 Newsletter
June 2025 Newsletter
Introducing the ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa Land Stewardship Vision Initiative
Introducing the ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa Land Stewardship Vision Initiative (Originally published in Spring, 2025 issue of Ktuq̓ȼqakyam) (Contributed by the LSV Team) Since time immemorial, Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik̓ have been stewards of […]
May 2025 Newsletter
Ya·kiⱡ ʔawumuʔtiⱡamnamki Ktunaxa Regional Health Centre opens
Ya·kiⱡ ʔawumuʔtiⱡamnamki Ktunaxa Regional Health Centre opens May 8, 2025 Many gathered in ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit to mark the opening of the Ktunaxa Nation Regional Health Centre. Located in downtown Cranbrook at […]
Ktunaxa Nation Regional Health Centre to open in Cranbrook
Ktunaxa Nation Regional Health Centre to open in Cranbrook April 23, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New home for KNC Clinic and will be a hub for Indigenous health services in […]
April 2025 Newsletter
Ktunaxa Nation Statement on CRT ‘pause’
Ktunaxa Nation Statement on CRT ‘pause’ Amid the U.S. ‘pause’ on the Columbia River Treaty modernization, the Nation looks to work that has been done and the necessity for a […]
New approach to distribute funds for environmental projects
Government of Canada and Ktunaxa Nation launch an approach to distribute $58 million for environmental projects in the Kootenay Region of British Columbia March 13, 2025 – Vancouver, British Columbia The Government […]
Ktuq̓ȼqakyam 2024 2 Winter
Columbia River Treaty: Stay on track, even if it’s a fast track
Columbia River Treaty: Stay on track, even if it’s a fast track November 18: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ʔakisk̓aqǂiʔit (Cranbrook, B.C.): The Ktunaxa Nation is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring […]
Groundbreaking of Seven Nations Soaring Eagle Treatment Centre: Toward Healing and Wellness
Groundbreaking of Seven Nations Soaring Eagle Treatment Centre: Toward Healing and Wellness September 18, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE yaqan nuʔkiy (Creston, B.C.): A significant milestone was reached this week with the […]
Ktunaxa Nation Council demands a halt of commercial plant harvesting by a Saskatchewan-based business
Ktunaxa Nation Council demands a halt of commercial plant harvesting by a Saskatchewan-based business July 29, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cranbrook, B.C. — The Ktunaxa Nation Council (KNC) has issued […]
Columbia River Treaty: Agreement in Principle, more information available
Columbia River Treaty: Agreement in Principle, more information available Ktunaxa Nation Advocates for Ecosystem Health and Indigenous Values in Columbia River Treaty Negotiations 2024 The Ktunaxa Nation, alongside the Syilx […]
Ktunaxa Nation celebrates milestone in Columbia River Treaty modernization
Ktunaxa Nation celebrates milestone in Columbia River Treaty modernization Agreement in Principle announced July 11, 2024: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit Cranbrook, B.C. – The Ktunaxa Nation Council is proud to […]
Ktuq̓ȼqakyam 2024 1 Spring
IJC reference: First of many steps to restore Elk-Kootenay watershed, Ktunaxa leaders say
First of many steps to restore Elk-Kootenay watershed, Ktunaxa leaders say In Partnership with the Transboundary Ktunaxa Nation, U.S. and Canada Take Important First Step to Address Mining Pollution in the Elk-Kootenay […]
Consultation has a purpose, Nation says
Consultation has a purpose, Nation says And “No” is a valid outcome when it comes to projects in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa yaqan nuʔkiy (Where the Rock Stands [Creston, B.C.]): A recent court case […]
The Ktunaxa Nation calls for the U.S. and Canada to meet with the Nation immediately to address watershed pollution
The Ktunaxa Nation calls for the U.S. and Canada to meet with the Nation immediately to address watershed pollution Trudeau and Biden Strike Out, Missing Both the End-of-Summer Deadline and […]
National Parks car tags for Ktunaxanin̓tik
National Parks car tags for Ktunaxanin̓tik ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa has some awesome national parks, and all Indigenous Canadians can access them at no fee (Except for camping and other activity fees). […]
Tribal and First Nation governments of the Transboundary Ktunaxa Nation send President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau their solution to address mining pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed
Tribal and First Nation governments of the Transboundary Ktunaxa Nation send President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau their solution to address mining pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed For Immediate Release: August […]
CRT agreements are significant to Ktunaxa
CRT agreements are significant to Ktunaxa June 13, 2023: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit / Cranbrook, B.C.: Through the three separate interim agreements, signed on June 8, 2023, the Ktunaxa Nation, Secwépemc […]
Indigenous leaders from both sides of the border call for immediate IJC reference
Indigenous leaders from both sides of the border call for immediate IJC reference Trudeau risks century-old treaty to appease British Columbia For Immediate Release May 11, 2023 Representatives from the […]
Ktunaxa Nation Council appalled to learn Teck Coal has appealed the Province’s penalties for water quality pollution
Ktunaxa Nation Council appalled to learn Teck Coal has appealed the Province’s penalties for water quality pollution Ktunaxa Nation Council appalled to learn Teck Coal has appealed the Province’s penalties […]
KNC recognizes Province for enforcing regulatory requirements intended to address water quality pollution
KNC recognizes Province for enforcing regulatory requirements intended to address water quality pollution Recent penalties to Teck reflect consideration of Ktunaxa rights and technical input February 8, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE […]
Ktunaxa solidarity with T’exelcemc
Ktunaxa solidarity with T’exelcemc Standing with survivors as knowledge is confirmed and shared ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit / Cranbrook, B.C.: January 23, 2023 This week, the Chief and Council of Williams Lake First […]
Cranbrook Urgent & Primary Care Centre marks one year anniversary
Cranbrook Urgent & Primary Care Centre marks one year anniversary Cranbrook Urgent & Primary Care Centre marks one year anniversary ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit \ Cranbrook, B.C. – December 15, 2022 The Cranbrook Urgent […]
Trudeau hosts the world on biodiversity, but dismisses First Nations at home
Trudeau hosts the world on biodiversity, but dismisses First Nations at home November 23, 2022 As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosts the international community in Montreal this week for […]
Statement: KNC on released documents regarding Kootenay Watershed pollution
Statement: KNC on released documents regarding Kootenay Watershed pollution Documents: Global Affairs Canada shelves a joint international initiative to address Kootenay watershed selenium contamination Canada’s failure to respect binding international […]
#KtunaxaHomelands Earns National Award from the Economic Developers Association of Canada
#KtunaxaHomelands Earns National Award from the Economic Developer’s Association of Canada ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit / Cranbrook, BC (October 26, 2022) – The City of Cranbrook recently accepted a national award from the Economic Developers Association […]
Calling on Canada to address Kootenay watershed pollution that ‘crosses the line’
Ktunaxa Nation, U.S.: Calling on Canada to address Kootenay watershed pollution that ‘crosses the line’ Canada must uphold its commitment to Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik (Ktunaxa people) by participating in a joint […]
Media Statement on International Joint Commission Reference Regarding Transboundary Kootenay Watershed
Media Statement on International Joint Commission Reference Regarding Transboundary Kootenay Watershed ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit/Cranbrook – The governments of Yaq̓ it ʔa·knuqⱡiʾit, ʔakisq̓nuk, Yaqan Nuʔkiy and ʔaq̓ am as well as the Ktunaxa […]
#KtunaxaHomelands launches on May 3
#KtunaxaHomelands launches on May 3 April 26, 2022 ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit / Cranbrook – Announcing the new #KtunaxaHomelands campaign, allowing locals and travelers to gain an understanding of how the Rockies and Kootenay waterways were formed, while […]
Media Statement from Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair Kathryn Teneese on papal apology
Media Statement from Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair Kathryn Teneese on papal apology There is no doubt that today’s apology from the pope will impact Indigenous people across all nations and […]
Bringing the Salmon Home Newsletter 2022 February
Ktunaxa Nation Council Statement on Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality Dissolution
Ktunaxa Nation Council Statement on Jumbo Glacier Mountain Resort Municipality Dissolution
Ktunaxa Nation Governments Declare a Mental Health State of Emergency
Ktunaxa Nation Governments Declare a Mental Health State of Emergency October 25, 2021 Cranbrook/ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit – The governments of the Ktunaxa Nation, Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʾit, ʔakisq̓nuk, Yaqan Nuʔkiy and ʔaq̓ am have […]
Ktunaxa Statement of Reconciliation
Ktunaxa Statement of Reconciliation ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa / East Kootenay: Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30 this year. “This day can serve […]
Ktunaxa Nation Council Purchases Property on East Side of Columbia Lake to Protect Archaeological Site
Ktunaxa Nation Council Purchases Property on East Side of Columbia Lake to Protect Archaeological Site July 28, 2021 Cranbrook/ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit – The Ktunaxa Nation Council announced today that it has purchased […]
Thanking allies for their solidarity with Tḱemlúps te Secwe̓pemc and all Indigenous communities
Thanking allies for their solidarity with Tḱemlúps te Secwe̓pemc and all Indigenous communities For Immediate Release June 21, 2021 ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa / Kootenay Region, B.C.: Since the announcement on May 27 […]
Ktunaxa Nation Council Statement on Kamloops Indian Residential School Discovery
June 1, 2021 The Ktunaxa Nation Council is deeply saddened by the news of the discovery on the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc announced last […]
xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ Receives British Columbia Reconciliation Award
xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ Receives British Columbia Reconciliation Award The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the BC Achievement Foundation have announced that the Ktunaxa Nation Council’s ‘xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ’ project, or ‘Many […]
Ktunaxa Nation Council Health Research Project Receives $950,000 Grant
Ktunaxa Nation Council Health Research Project Receives $950,000 Grant April 27, 2021 A research collaboration between the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Interior Health, the University of British Columbia and the University […]
Ktunaxa Nation Council Statement on Fisheries Act charges against Teck Coal Limited
Ktunaxa Nation Council Statement on Fisheries Act charges against Teck Coal Limited March 26, 2021 There have been significant impacts to wuʔu (the water) in Qukin ʔamaʔkis (Elk Valley) due […]
Ktunaxa Ready: New online directory makes it easy to find Ktunaxa businesses
Ktunaxa Ready: New online directory makes it easy to find Ktunaxa businesses October 26, 2020 ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa / Cranbrook, B.C. : A new online directory of Ktunaxa businesses has launched. “Ktunaxa Ready” has been […]
Ktunaxa Nation shares pledge of respect to mark Orange Shirt Day
Ktunaxa Nation shares pledge of respect to mark Orange Shirt Day September 29, 2020 ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa Here is a student’s pledge in Ktunaxa to help mark Orange Shirt Day, September […]
Director reassignments to increase collaboration
Director reassignments to increase collaboration ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa / East Kootenay: September 8, 2020 The Ktunaxa Nation Council is beginning a leadership development initiative this week which will last six months and […]
2020 10 01 Lands Newsletter
Ktunaxa Nation Council government moves to remote services delivery, announces closures
Ktunaxa Nation Council government moves to remote services delivery, announces closures March 20, 2020 In order to reduce the potential for transmission of the COVID-19 virus and to protect public […]
Historic agreement reached between Columbia River Basin Indigenous Nations, Canada and British Columbia to collaborate on Salmon Re-Introduction
College of the Rockies and Ktunaxa Nation sign MOU
Ktunaxa Interim Citizenship Code Referendum Passed
Ktunaxa Interim Citizenship Code Referendum Passed May 17, 2019 Cranbrook/ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit – Citizens of the Ktunaxa Nation voted to adopt an Interim Citizenship Code in a referendum on May 8th . […]
Ktunaxa Nation Disappointed with B.C. Supreme Court Ruling
Ktunaxa Nation Disappointed with B.C. Supreme Court Ruling August 21, 2018 ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit /Cranbrook– The Ktunaxa Nation is deeply disappointed in the B.C. Supreme Court’s August 17, 2018 ruling which found […]
Ktunaxa Nation Participating in White Sturgeon Conservation Actions in Upper Columbia
Backgrounder: Ktunaxa Nation at the Supreme Court of Canada
