Yaqan Nuki Peoples Heritage Society - YNPHS

12/09/2025

Pow wow Committee Meeting, Dec 17 @ 6:30pm at Yaqan Nukiy School.

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

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11/14/2025

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10/10/2025

Join us for the 31st Annual Ktunaxa Literacy Day!

🗓️ October 23rd – 26th, 2025
📍 St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino

Only 150 spots available – first come, first served!
Registration deadline: October 10th, 2025

➡️ Scan the QR code or click the link below to register today!
https://forms.office.com/r/LQsdcMZc9W

Travel not provided. Shared accommodations available upon request.

For more info, contact: Darcy Roshau
[email protected]
(250) 489-2464 Ext. 3074

09/25/2025

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
This day honours Survivors of Canada's residential school system, their families, and communities, and those who did not make it home. It helps ensure public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools in our country and is an important step in the process toward reconciliation. Show your support by attending an event and wearing an orange shirt.

Public Events:
~ Shuswap Band - Truth and Reconciliation Day - Shuswap Band Community Hall
Sept 26 -2:00 pm - Open to everyone, snacks and refreshments provided

~ ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation - Bringing Reconciliation and Breakfast to Our Community - Columbia Lake Recreation Centre, Windermere
Sept 28 - 9:00 am - Free pancake breakfast

~ ʔaq̓am - Truth and Reconciliation Day - St Eugene's Mission Golf Resort
Sept 30 - 10:00 am - Show your support by hearing the stories, making the walk and wearing orange

~ Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi‘it First Nation in partnership with the City of Fernie - City Hall 501 3 Ave , Fernie BC
Sept 30 - 10:00 am - A morning of reflection and remembrance

~ Indigenous Learning across the Seasons - Online workshop
Sept 30 - 5:00 pm - Join Director of Indigenous Learning, Jenna Jasek (Secwépemc, Ktunaxa), along with special guests to showcase resources for learning

~ City of Kimberley Sugarcane Film Screening - Centre 64, 64 Deer Park Ave
Oct 5 - 6:30 pm - Award-winning National Geographic Documentary

Details of these events can be found here: https://www.rdek.bc.ca/about/national_day_for_truth_and_reconciliation

If you have an event that you would like included in this list, please email [email protected]

09/09/2025

Community Input Needed: Wildfire Risk Reduction around yaqan nuʔkiy Hill.

Answer survey by Sept 25th for a Chance to Win an iPad!

Website link: https://yaqannukiy.ca.engagementhq.com/

Survey link: https://yaqannukiy.ca.engagementhq.com/wildfire-risk-reduction?tool=survey_tool