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.

Chief and councillors

Chief:

• Joe Pierre Jr

Councillors:

• Julie Birdstone
• Codie Morigeau
• Vickie Thomas
• Jason Andrew

Treaty process

There are in Stage 4 of the BC Treaty Process.

History

Demographics

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

Economic development

Social, educational and cultural programs and facilities

See also

• Kootenay Indian Residential School
• ʔaq̓am Community

References

1. First Nations in British Columbia
2. List of First Nations governments in British Columbia
3. Order of British Columbia
4. Status of First Nations treaties in British Columbia
5. St. Mary's Indian Residential School
6. Kwantlen First Nation
7. Cranbrook, British Columbia
8. St. Mary's College of Maryland
9. Leq'á:mel First Nation
10. Sumas First Nation
11. Ɂakisq̓nuk First Nation
12. Mission, British Columbia
13. British Columbia
14. Skway First Nation
15. Fort Steele, British Columbia
16. Courtenay, British Columbia
17. Aitchelitz First Nation
18. Victoria, British Columbia
19. First Nations in Canada
20. List of Indian reserves in British Columbia