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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

ʔAkisqnuk First Nation

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Kiʔsuʔk kyukyit, ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation is a vibrant Ktunaxa Nation Aboriginal Community over 600 strong located near Windermere, British Columbia, Canada.

All times listed for for events and gatherings are in Mountain Time.

10/21/2026

Attention ❗

Interior Health has issued a drug alert for a substance sold as down, dope, tranq, and fentanyl containing high amounts of medetomidine, fluorofentanyl, and benzodiazepines

⚠️ Please share to spread the word: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/sites/default/files/PDFS/kootenays-drug-alert-oct-19-2026.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawVFvh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTAyV2FVOXZoZzVtYUpFNGNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEecepoLUVCImr-TEdZ6J_BtJhyRIbnwQmgGAQ0PT23Bu5ExB-_Ndp4GjOPQJI_aem_vNE4ZttSDS0Mezd1vNN8hg

10/21/2026

📣 Two Foot Care Clinic Spaces Filled!

Thank you for your support.

10/21/2026

📣 Nasuʔkin & Council Meeting Cancelled

Please be advised that the upcoming Nasuʔkin & Council meeting has been cancelled.

Due to a recent loss in our community, quorum will not be available for the meeting to proceed.

Our thoughts are with the family, friends and community members affected during this difficult time.

A new meeting date will be shared once it has been confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding.

10/20/2026

Kiʔsuʔk kyukyit, ʔAkisq̓nuknik,

Our next Band Meeting is TONIGHT: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Dinner for in-person attendees begins at 5pm in the Band Hall, with the Chief and Council meeting scheduled to start from 5:30-7:30PM MST as part of our Engagement Events related to governance policies.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84039352966?pwd=O4caZm4awjtFYt9N4BbMXlsdnb3SRZ.1

10/20/2026

🔥 Fire Back to Columbia Lake East Side – Community Engagement

Ktunaxa Nation Lands & Resources is inviting community members to join a conversation about the possibility of bringing fire back to the land on the east side of Columbia Lake.

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
📍 Meet at the Columbia Lake Provincial Park parking lot

Come out to:
• Learn more about what is being proposed
• Share your guidance on whether fire should be brought back to the Columbia Lake East Side
• Talk about how you would like to be involved
• Enjoy a campfire and food
• Take part in juniper harvesting
• Enter for door prizes and receive an honorarium

✅ Register by scanning the QR code on the poster.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

This is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions and help guide how this work moves forward.

10/20/2026

🍽️ Food Safe Training – Registration Closes Today (October 20)

Food Safe Training will be offered at the ʔAkisq̓nuk Health Centre on Thursday, October 22.
The training is open to all ʔAkisq̓nuknik and staff who cook or help prepare food for ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation events.

📅 October 22
📍 ʔAkisq̓nuk Health Centre
⏰ 0930 - 1630

Please call the Health Centre to register by October 20.
📞 250-342-6379

A great opportunity to build your food safety knowledge and help support safe, successful community events.

10/20/2026

POST UPDATED WITH AGENDA

Kisuʔk kyukyit, ʔAkisq̓nuknik,

Our next Band Meeting is TONIGHT: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Dinner for in-person attendees begins at 5pm in the Band Hall, with the Chief and Council meeting scheduled to start from 5:30-7:30PM MST as part of our Engagement Events related to governance policies.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89267562701?pwd=yFldYcEUgqC4yZCPi45bSajzaKuivu.1

10/19/2026

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Franky Martin Sam

We share the following service information for Franky Martin Sam, beloved son, uncle, brother and friend.

Graveside Service
📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m.
📍 Cemetery Road, Shuswap Reserve, Invermere, BC

A feast will follow the service at the Shuswap Band Community Hall, 9975 Kinbasket Trail, Invermere, BC.

Our thoughts are with Franky’s family, friends and loved ones during this time.

10/19/2026

For ʔAkisq̓nuknik,

Wiyu Wednesday | 4–7 PM

Come join us for an evening of pumpkin carving & painting!

Dinner included • No sign-up required
Rides available

For more information or to arrange a ride:
Call our Health Line
250-342-6379

10/17/2026

🧄 Community Call Out – Garlic Planting at Wiyu!

We’re looking for some helping hands to join us on October 17 to help plant garlic at Wiyu Lodge. Open to everyone!

Come spend some time together, lend a hand in the garden and help get next season’s garlic in the ground. Start time is 9am.

🍽️ Lunch will be provided
🎁 Everyone who attends can enter a draw to win a $100 Amazon gift card

No gardening experience needed, just come ready to help and enjoy some time together.

We’d love to see you there!

Address

3050 Highway 93 & 95
Windermere, BC
V0B2L2

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12503426301

Website

http://www.akisqnuk.org/

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