Letter to the Editor Twenty-two years ago, National Indigenous Peoples Day was recognized for the first time in Canada as National Aboriginal Day. June 21,…
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National Aboriginal Day events June 20-22
There are a number of National Aboriginal Day events occurring in the area June 20-22. ʔaq̓am is hosting a National Indigenous Peoples Day on Wednesday,…
Report from the Legislature (in a nut shell)
MLA REPORT By Doug Clovechok, Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA My first two and a half weeks in Victoria were eventful and historic. Aside from getting lost…
Chief Isadore Trail officially opened
More than two years of blood, sweat and tears spent by a dedicated group of local volunteers was recognized in Cranbrook’s Rotary Park July 1,…
TC Trail section named for Chief Isadore
A special ceremony this morning (June 21) marked a pivotal point in the development of the formerly named Cranbrook-Wardner Trail. Ktunaxa Nation Chair Kathryn Teneese,…
Ktunaxa Nation page added to e-KNOW
Today (June 21) is National Aboriginal Day in Canada. It is also a day in which East Kootenay News Online Weekly (e-KNOW) has completed its…
National Aboriginal Day: Reconciliation through renewal
Letter to the Editor By celebrating the 21st National Aboriginal Day, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities throughout British Columbia come together to honour the rich traditions,…
Supporting cultural safety, humility and wellness
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day – a day to celebrate and learn about the heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across the country. Interior…
Upcoming Cranbrook to Wardner Destination Trail celebrations
The best offering of events to celebrate our trail, our region and our nation! By David B. Savage Imagine a ceremonial unveiling with the Ktunaxa…
Meet Paq’mi Nuq’yuk Aboriginal Early Years Program
Ki?suk Kyukyit from the Paq’mi Nuq’yuk Aboriginal Early Years Program! Who the heck is that, you may be asking. Paq’mi Nuq’yuk (pronounced ‘puh-kmee-nook-yook) is a…