ʔaq̓am Community - St. Mary's Indian Band

06/11/2026

K̓ITKI·KȻAMNAM
The 2026 ʔaq̓am Community Education Awards are coming up this Sunday, June 14th.

Please join us from 12 – 3 pm in the Dan Joe Memorial Gym.

Contact [email protected] for more information!

06/09/2026

kiʔsuʔk kyukyit!

Amber, our community health nurse at ʔaq̓am Community Health and Wellness, will be transitioning out of her role June 16th.

“I just wanted to say, how grateful I am to have worked with the community. It has been a rewarding journey to support health and wellness here at ʔaq̓am. Thank you to each community member who stepped into my office, the opportunity to support your health journey was a great gift. Please stop by if you have any questions, or if I can support you in any way prior to my departure.”

06/09/2026

ʔaq̓amnik! Two more days to enter for free tickets! All you have to do is email [email protected] to enter.

Any ʔaq̓amnik interested in WINNING two tickets to Symphony of the Kootenays On the Horizon email [email protected] by end of day Thursday, June 11th to be entered into the prize draw! Good luck!

06/09/2026

Due to the Staff Annual Retreat, all administration offices, school and daycare, will be closed this Friday, June 12, 2026.

06/08/2026

Kiʔsuʔk kyukyit,

There are still spots available!! Please contact Marco to get registered.
[email protected]

06/07/2026

Reminder that TREX applications are due tomorrow, June 8th, 2026, at midnight!

Apply now for the Kootenay ʔa·kinq̓uku TREX BC PRESCRIBED FIRE TRAINING EXCHANGE: https://www.aqam.net/news/2026-trex-bc/

From September 15 to 26, the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), in partnership with ʔaq̓am, a Ktunaxa Nation community, delivered a second prescribed fire training ...

06/05/2026

The annual Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it Border Walk and Indigenous Day Celebration is happening on Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, 2026 from 9:15 – 4:00 (stick games tournament from 5:00 pm til late).

All visitors welcome!

06/05/2026

The Lands dept. has three access notifications to share:

1. Grassland assessments at Long Prarie and South of Adrian Lake: June 3 – 19, 2026
2. Land survey on Lot 50: June 4 – 26, 2026
3. Roadway herbicide treatments on Mission Wasa Rd and LD Ranch Rd: June 4 – 30, 2026

For any questions, please contact Payton Gravelle, Lands Manager ([email protected] / 236-361-8323)

06/05/2026

Boil Water Advisory Update
– June 5, 2026

The Boil Water Advisory will be extended through the upcoming weekend. The 14 houses impacted have been contacted.

A Water Quality Notice also remains in effect for the rest of community.

Learn more about boil water advisories and water quality notices here: https://www.aqam.net/news/ended-high-streamflow-advisory-june-4-2026/

06/04/2026

📢 NOTICE OF 2026 ʔaq̓am CUSTOM BY-ELECTION 📢

The Council of ʔaq̓am wishes to inform membership that one (1) Councillor position has become vacant. In accordance with the ʔaq̓am Custom Election Regulations (Revised 2024), Council has authorized a By-Election to fill the vacant Councillor position, with the successful candidate serving a term expiring in October 2028.

Election for One (1) Councillor

Nomination Meeting
Thursday, July 9, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
ʔaq̓am Administration Boardroom

Eligible electors are encouraged to review the candidate requirements and nomination procedures outlined in the ʔaq̓am Custom Election Regulations.

All Candidates Forum
Thursday, July 23, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
ʔaq̓am Administration Boardroom

Election Day: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Location: ʔaq̓am Administration Boardroom
Polling Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Council encourages all eligible electors to participate in this important governance process and help shape the future of our community.

More info and to view the ʔaq̓am Custom Election Regulations:
https://www.aqam.net/news/notice-of-2026-%ca%94aq%cc%93am-custom-by-election/

For more information, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer.