St. Mary's First Nation (British Columbia)

ʔaq̓am, also called St. Mary's Indian Band, are a First Nation based in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. In the British Columbia Treaty Process They are part of the Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council.[1]

Chief and councillors

Chief:

  • Cheryl Casimer

Councillors:

  • Julie Birdstone
  • Dallas Cardinal-Clement
  • Sancira Steelgun
  • Jason Andrew

Treaty process

There are in Stage 4 of the BC Treaty Process.[1]

History

Demographics

The Lower Kootenay First Nation had 391 members as of 2017;[2] (345 as of 2009).[3]

Economic development

Social, educational and cultural programs and facilities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
  2. ^ "Profile | aq'am".
  3. ^ "St. Mary's". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
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