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 […]
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 […]
Ktunaxa leaders speak about Truth and Reconciliation Day

Ktunaxa leaders speak about Truth and Reconciliation Day Mary_Truth_and_Reconciliation-2dayfm Above, listen to Ktunaxa Elder Mary Mahseelah read the Statement. How to take action this Truth and Reconciliation Day Read the Truth and […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Statement on Ktunaxa Nation Treaty Negotiations

October 22, 2021 Cranbrook/ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit – On October 21, 2021, the nasuʔkins of the four Ktunaxa Nation governments representing the communities of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʾit (Tobacco Plains), ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation, Yaqan Nuʔkiy […]
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 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 […]
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 Nation Statement on Sinixt Hunting Case R. v. Desautel