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Ktunaxa Nation Regional Health Centre opens in Cranbrook
New home for KNC Clinic and will be a hub for Indigenous health services in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa
The Ktunaxa Nation Regional Health Centre has officially opened its doors as of April 23, marking a major step forward in the delivery of culturally safe health care in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa.
Located in downtown Cranbrook at 32-9th Avenue South, the new centre will be a hub for health and wellness services for Ktunaxa citizens, other Indigenous people in the region, as well as the general public.
A public Grand Opening Open House will be held May 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“This centre reflects the Ktunaxa Nation’s long-standing commitment to improving health outcomes for our people,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair.
“It represents not just a new building, but a new approach to care—one that respects Indigenous perspectives, emphasizes community wellness, and strengthens partnerships.”
The centre houses the Ktunaxa Nation Health Clinic (which was formerly located in the Ktunaxa Nation Council Government Building).
It will connect people to a range of services through the Ktunaxa Nation Council and partners like Interior Health.
The centre uses a “circle of care” model that brings together a range of health professionals to support clients’ physical and mental well-being.
This team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Outreach Licensed Practical Nurses, Foot Care Nurses, Counsellors, Mental Health and Addictions Support Workers, Social Workers, and Physiotherapists. Clients also have access to specialist providers, including an Internal Medicine Physician and a Psychiatrist.
Health centre professionals will provide outreach in nearby East Kootenay communities to help individuals and families navigate the health care system and connect with services.
The Ktunaxa Regional Health Centre has been supported through partnerships with the First Nations Health Authority, Interior Health, East Kootenay Primary Care Network, and with support from Indigenous Services Canada, Elk Valley Resources (formerly Teck Coal), Canfor, and other community collaborators.
Additional quotes and partner acknowledgements will be shared at the May 8 Open House.
Ktunaxa Nation
