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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
