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]

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Location of St. Mary's Indian Band

Chief and councillors

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Chief:

  • Joe Pierre Jr

Councillors:

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

Treaty process

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

History

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Demographics

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

Economic development

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Social, educational and cultural programs and facilities

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See also

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References

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  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.