Ktunaxa Nation

HAPPENING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9!

Join us at Operation Street Angel for a BBQ and community gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to mark World Homeless Day.

The day is held around the world to celebrate the work to prevent and end homelessness and alleviate the suffering of those experiencing it.

We'll see you there!

World Homeless Day BBQ - Ktunaxa Nation Please join us for a BBQ and community gathering to commemorate World Homeless Day at Operation Street Angel. The event is happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 46 […]

Sharing this on behalf of The Fire in Our Hearts

The feature documentary The Fire in Our Hearts will be screening at Columbia Theatre in Cranbrook on October 25 and 28.

Sunday, October 25: 4 pm
Wednesday, October 28: 6:30 pm

From the director:

The film tells the true story of the 2018 wildfires around Francois Lake in northern B.C. and how local residents worked alongside members of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation to protect their communities when fires threatened the region.

The film is about community, connection to the land, resilience, and what can happen when Indigenous and non-Indigenous neighbours work together during a crisis.

It has since received several international awards and nominations and is now beginning its Canadian theatrical release.

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https://www.thefireinourhearts.com/

This conversational Ktunaxa course starts on Monday! It's open to everyone, and free for Indigenous participants. Still time to sign-up! https://outdoorlearning.com/event/conversational-ktunaxa-fall-2026/

Ktunaxa Nation
Ktunaxa Nation Lands and Resources
Ktunaxa Nation Education & Employment
Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Service Society
School District No. 6 - Rocky Mountain
School District 5 Southeast Kootenay
College of the Rockies

Ktunaxa Literacy Day is coming up quick! Register now by visiting our website: https://ktunaxa.org/event/2026-ktunaxa-literacy-day/

Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik,

Come join us October 27th for our Fire Back to Columbia Lake East Side engagement. We’ll spend the day out on the land, talk about bringing fire back to this area, and hear from citizens about what you think and how you’d like to be involved.

October 27
10:00–2:30
Columbia Lake Provincial parking lot


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Events Update - Truth and Reconciliation Day

Due to a recent loss in the community, the planned ʔAkisq̓nuk event on September 30th will be cancelled.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding as plans change, and we hope everyone finds the right opportunity to honour the children, Survivors, families, and communities impacted by residential schools.

Bring q̓apkiǂ into your world

The Ktunaxa Nation Council is asking individuals, schools, businesses and governments to bring q̓apkiǂ into your homes, classrooms, and offices.

q̓apkiǂ can enhance staff onboarding, anchor classroom curriculum, and help inform regional planning. It’s an ideal resource for institutional and individual learning.

Special offer: Discounted rates this fall
From now until October 31, 2026, you can purchase q̓apkiǂ at a discounted rate.

Click through for more information --. https://ktunaxa.org/traditional-knowledge-language/q%cc%93apki%e2%b1%a1/

Look for q̓apkiǂ "by donation" at a Truth and Reconciliation Walk near you.

And remember you can pick one up at the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre or order one via Outdoor Learning School & Store throughout the year for the regular price.

The Ktunaxa Natanik̓ calendar will be ready in November.
The photos this year are as beautiful as in other years, and the photographers are all Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik.

Calendars are delivered free to Ktunaxa First Nations and Ktunaxa ʔaqⱡsmaknik.

All others, please order ahead.

--> Click through to order https://ktunaxa.org/resources/time-to-order-2027-calendars/