Through a provincial grant announced in May 2022, United Way BC has dispersed approximately $220,000 for 10 pilot projects that work toward the elimination of…
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Groundbreaking partnership formed for Michel Coal Project
Foundation laid for new era of natural resource development Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band or YQT) and Pacific Road Capital are proud to announce…
PM hosts world but dismisses First Nations at home
As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosts the international community in Montreal this week for the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, the six Indigenous governments from…
Nation joins U.S. saying watershed pollution crosses the line
Canada must uphold its commitment to Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik (Ktunaxa people) by participating in a joint submission to the International Joint Commission (IJC) On June 7,…
Trust funds energy retrofits in community buildings
Fourteen projects target sustainability and energy efficiency with Trust support Community-purpose buildings in 12 communities will be more sustainable, safer, and energy-efficient for Basin residents….
Coming home
Kenpesq’t continues to expand community housing options Floyd Sam enjoys working in his yard in the community he loves. “It’s really good to be here,” the Kenpesq’t…
Reviving an ecosystem with ancestral techniques
ʔaq̓am enhances biodiversity and reduces ʔa·kinq̓uku risk in its territory For generations, ʔa·kinq̓uku—or fire—has played an important part in ecosystem renewal in the East Kootenay….
Ktunaxa Nation declares mental health State of Emergency
The governments of the Ktunaxa Nation, Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡiʾit, ʔakisq̓nuk, Yaqan Nuʔkiy and ʔaq̓am have declared a State of Emergency regarding the mental health crisis within…
Funds announced for well-being and poverty-reduction plans
Two Ktunaxa Nation communities will be supported so they can complete well-being and poverty-reduction plans and projects in their communities, thanks to a grant from…
$1.4M in grants issued to reduce wildfire risks in southeast
$1,410,421 coming to nine East Kootenay local governments The B.C. government today announced it is providing more than $2.8 million in grants to 15 local…