The ʔakisqnuk First Nation has a new Chief Councillor and Council following yesterday’s election. A total of 161 ballots were cast with Donald (Mac) Sam…
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AFN advancing evidence-based water stewardship
ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation (AFN) is continuing to advance a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to water stewardship on ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa, including Columbia Lake and Lake Windermere. As a…
Candidates nominated for ʔakisq̓nuk election
The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation held its Nomination Meeting on April 7, in accordance with the Custom Election Regulations (2026). Candidates were nominated for the upcoming…
Winter and Spring 2025 in the East Kootenay
By Ian Cobb and Carrie Schafer Winter 2025 in the East Kootenay was relatively welcoming, aside from its snitty and damaging beginning Nov. 20/21 (2024)….
Protecting land and people in Columbia Lake and Moyie
Community leadership and cultural stewardship support long-term resilience Communities near Moyie and Columbia Lake are taking action to reduce wildfire risk and build long-term resilience….
From risk to resilience
ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation leads wildfire mitigation work in the Kootenays The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation, with funding support from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC),…
Families thrive in ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation and beyond
Free events help children and parents connect through outdoor activities At the Little Badgers Early Learning Centre in Windermere, families have found a supportive environment…
Akisqunuk intersection improvements begin Sept. 23
Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting reports it will be constructing a left turning lane into the Akisqunuk band office, beginning September 23 until October 31. The…
AFN Enterprises helping fight housing crisis in valley
AFN Enterprises Limited Partnership (AFN Enterprises), the business arm of ʔakisq ̓ nuk First Nation (ʔAFN), is pleased to announce its acquisition of approximately 11.6…
Evacuation Alerts rescinded for Madias Creek Wildfire
The Evacuation Alerts for the Madias Creek wildfire have been rescinded today as crews continue to make progress. “Our crews continue to do regular patrols…