Cook's Ferry Indian Band

Cook's Ferry Indian Band A Nlaka’pamux First Nations government in B.C.’s Central Interior. Page monitored Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. We strive to respond as soon as we can.

We are a strong and thriving community of approximately 384 Band members with roughly 15% residing on reserve and 85% residing off reserve. Cook’s Ferry Indian Band is a Nlaka’pamux First Nations government located in the Central
Interior region of British Columbia. Our strong and thriving community comprises approximately
384 Band members with roughly 15% residing on reserve and 85% residing off

reserve. We are a recognized and diverse community connected to our Nlaka'pamux language, culture
and land, with sustained economic prosperity for future generations. Our mission is to empower our community through:
- Protecting our Aboriginal rights, title, and culture
- Contributing to the health and well being of our People
- Ensuring economic development opportunities are pursued
- Delivering cultural programs and activities

Please note that this page is only monitored during office hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm). For immediate assistance, please contact our office
directly at (250) 458-2224.

Cook's Ferry members are invited to join Nlaka'pamux Health Services Society for Week 5 of the Honour Your Health Challe...
05/04/2026

Cook's Ferry members are invited to join Nlaka'pamux Health Services Society for Week 5 of the Honour Your Health Challenge as we come together to prepare a healthy dinner and talk about meal planning, including traditional food planning.

🗓️ Thursday, May 7
⏱️ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📌 Merritt NHSS Office (2088 Quilchena Avenue)

In-person spots are limited. Call 250-280-0078 to register.

Chris at the Antko Band office has a variety of seeds, donated by West Coast Seeds, to offer community members.Stop by, ...
04/30/2026

Chris at the Antko Band office has a variety of seeds, donated by West Coast Seeds, to offer community members.

Stop by, have a coffee and browse through the box of seeds to prep for your flower or vegetable garden this year!

If members have extra seeds at home, you are welcome to donate them for others to use.

The First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement provides compensation to First Nations chi...
04/30/2026

The First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement provides compensation to First Nations children and families harmed by Canada's child welfare system, including children who were wrongfully removed from their homes and communities on reserve.

Individuals in the Removed Child Class and Removed Family Class can still submit a claim. You may be eligible to apply if you were a First Nations child or the family of a child who was removed from reserve between 1991 and 2002.

For free assistance with your claim, please call 1-833-852-0755, select your language and press 2.

For more information, please visit http://www.FNChildClaims.ca

Reminder: This Saturday, we are hosting the second meeting on Cook’s Ferry Indian Band’s custom election rules process.🗓...
04/30/2026

Reminder: This Saturday, we are hosting the second meeting on Cook’s Ferry Indian Band’s custom election rules process.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2
⏱️ 10:00am – 5:00pm (with a 45-minute break at 12:30pm)
📌 Spences Bridge and online via Zoom

These meetings will be an opportunity to have a dialogue, answer questions and put considerations forward.

Full notice: https://mailchi.mp/cooksferry/custom-election-rule-process-notice-5394677

Looking for a coffee table and end table?We have a donated set available for free to any member who could use it.If inte...
04/27/2026

Looking for a coffee table and end table?

We have a donated set available for free to any member who could use it.

If interested, contact Amy Mierau, Social Worker, at 778-253-0118.

Cook’s Ferry members are invited to a free car seat safety check hosted by Scw’exmx Child & Family Services.Where: KLC (...
04/25/2026

Cook’s Ferry members are invited to a free car seat safety check hosted by Scw’exmx Child & Family Services.

Where: KLC (2475 Merritt Avenue)

When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The session offers hands-on support from Child Passenger Safety Educators, who will help ensure your child’s seat is properly installed and suited to their age and size. Drop in to ask questions, get guidance and make sure your child is travelling as safely as possible.

We're excited to introduce Omid Zareian as our new Housing Manager! For the last 20 years, Omid has worked as a Housing ...
04/24/2026

We're excited to introduce Omid Zareian as our new Housing Manager!

For the last 20 years, Omid has worked as a Housing Support Worker helping folks navigate mental health and addiction challenges.

He is so excited to start this chapter, meet the community and help reach the goals for the housing department.

He will be in Spences Bridge every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Members are welcome to come and see him in person, or contact him by phone or email.

📞 250-458-2224
📧 [email protected]

Reminder: Tomorrow we are hosting the first meeting on Cook's Ferry Indian Band's custom election rules process. 🗓️ Wedn...
04/21/2026

Reminder: Tomorrow we are hosting the first meeting on Cook's Ferry Indian Band's custom election rules process.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 22
🕔 5:00 – 8:00pm
📌 Spences Bridge and online via Zoom
✨ Dinner and door prizes will be available!

These meetings will be an opportunity to have a dialogue, answer questions and put considerations forward.

All the details and Zoom link information can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/cooksferry/custom-election-rule-process-notice-5394607?e=a9c6c6e853

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3691 Deer Lake
Spences Bridge, BC
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