Woodlot licensees and forestry stakeholders from across the province will be meeting in ʔaq̓am this weekend, October 26-28, at St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino…
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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….
Cranbrook Hub for Refugees thanks supporters
Letter to the Editor The Cranbrook Hub for Refugees (CHR) would like to send out a sincere ‘thank you’ to all who contributed to and…
ʔaq’am elects new chief and council
Results of the 2016 ʔaq’am St. Mary’s Indian Band Custom Election have been confirmed. Joe Pierre Jr. (pictured) has been named Chief of ʔaq’am, with…
Inaugural event to support MRI campaign
The first Optimism in the East Kootenay event, hosted by Tom Shypitka, will raise funds to support the MRI: An Image of Health Campaign to…
Chief Whitehead declines leadership nomination
ʔaq’am Chief encourages next generation of leadership On Wednesday, September 7, the ʔaq’am community held its nomination meeting for the 2016 St. Mary’s Band Custom…
Debate this evening on Aboriginal issues
There is an all-candidates’ debate this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. that will focus solely on Aboriginal issues. Being held at the Ktunaxa Nation…
Stellar day for Salmon Festival
The fifth annual Columbia Salmon Festival took place on Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach. It was a…
Ktunaxa and UBC teaming up for two day conference
The Ktunaxa Nation and UBC (Human Early Learning Partnership) are sponsoring ‘Call to Gather: Developing a Nation Determined, Community Minded Research Agenda’ on Nov. 12-13….
Grand opening of Discovery Centre was awesome
Mayor’s Message By Ute Juras Village of Canal Flats Welcome to fall everyone! Although we are still experiencing gorgeous weather, one can certainly feel the…