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Summer Bucket List

Indigenous Family Enhancement Program is putting on a Summer Bucket List Competition! Get your name entered to win one of three prize coolers filled with family summer fun items! All you need to do is complete your bucket list items (HERE) during each time frame and email your bucket list to kcfssprevention@ktunaxa.org to get your […]

Membership

Opportunity for Ktunaxa and community members to register to become voting members of our society. Membership is a requirement of KKCFSS as a legal society (not-for-profit organization) in British Columbia. We are responsible to our members and host an Annual General Meeting every year. All Ktunaxa Citizens are eligible for lifetime memberships. Other applicants receive […]

About Bill C-92

AN ACT RESPECTING FIRST NATIONS, INUIT, METIS CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES What is the purpose of Bill C-92? It affirms the inherent right of First Nations’ jurisdiction in relation to childand family services. To change the way in which child and family services are provided toIndigenous children. Establishes national principles (best interests of the Indigenous […]

Ktunaxa Nation Elder Engagement Session – Bill C92

KKCFSS is inviting all Ktunaxa Nation Elders to attend an engagement session regarding Bill C92 on March 9th and 10th, 2023 at the Heritage Inn in Cranbrook. Honoraria and meals will be provided to those who attend. Please register with Chelsea Hollingshead (email chelsea.hollingshead@ktunaxa.org OR call the office at 250.489.4563) by February 28th. If you […]

Considering becoming a Kinship Caregiver (Foster Parent)?

Have you ever thought about becoming a Kinship Caregiver (Foster Parent)? Come see the Kinship team at the Cranbrook Public Library on Wednesdays between 10am-noon leading up to Christmas. We can answer any questions you may have!

Jordan’s Principle Services Schedule

KKCFSS will now be offering Jordan’s Principle Services at the ʔaq’am Health and Wellness Centre on the following days: October 19, 2022November 2, 2022November 16, 2022December 14, 2022 Not sure what Jordan’s Principle Services are? Visit the following link to learn more!

Youth Advisory Committee Meeting – November 2, 2022 at 6PM MST

Are you a youth between the ages of 12 – 24 who wants to become Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) rep for Foundry East Kootenay?! Come join us for a YAC meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 6PM MST, either in person or over Zoom, to see what it’s all about! If interested, please contact […]

First Friday Dinners – Yaqan Nukiy (Creston, BC)

The KKCFSS staff invites you to attend free community dinners the first Friday of each month! Please join us at the LKB GYM (830 Simon Road) from 5 to 7pm. Everyone is welcome until the food runs out!

Ktunaxa ksukiǂwi·naʾtik 2022 Hunting Camp

Please contact Kara Whitehead (250.919.7597), Lindsey Whitehead (250919.8482), or KKCFSS (250.489.4563), to register for the 2022 Youth Hunting Camp taking place October 19 – 24th. Space is very limited so register right away!