ʔaq̓am First Nation
Location of the ʔaq̓am First Nation
The ʔaq̓am First Nation (Kutenai: [ʔaqʼam]) /ˈɑːkɑːm/ AK-am), 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 Nation.[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 ʔaq̓am First Nation had 384 members as of August 2025.[2] (345 as of 2009).[3]
Economic development
Social, educational and cultural programs and facilities
See also
References
- ^ a b "Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ^ "Profile". ʔaq̓am.
- ^ "?aqam". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
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