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Applications for 2025 Malyan Michel Bursary Now Open

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Malyan Michel Bursary.

This $500.00 bursary was established in 2000 by friends and family of Malyan Michel to recognize deserving post-secondary students from the Ktunaxa Nation. Malyan was a language and culture teacher and always encouraged people to return to school and further their education while still holding onto their Ktunaxa heritage.

To be eligible, candidates must:

  • be of Ktunaxa ancestry
  • be an existing post-secondary student returning to studies in September 2025
  • be an adult 19 years of age or older beginning or returning to studies in September 2025
  • show an active interest in their Ktunaxa language and culture

The deadline to apply is July 11, 2025. The application form (found here) can be sent to gregncindy88@gmail.com. The bursary will be awarded on July 16, 2025.

This bursary has been awarded to 40 Ktunaxa Nation students totaling $20,000. The funds for these bursaries are raised every year through 50/50 draws, as well as donations from our generous supporters. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support over the years.

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2025 KNC AGA is coming up at ʔaq̓am

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Call for Caterer: 2025 AGA

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Ktunaxa Nation Council will be having it Annual General Assembly (AGA) in ʔaq̓am on July 16 & 17, 2025.

We are asking for catering bids for this two-day event.
There is an expectation of approximately 250+ in attendance. FoodSafe certificate is required. AGA will be held at the ʔaq̓am Community at the Dan Joe Memorial Gymnasium.

The caterer will be responsible for providing:

• Snacks for morning & afternoon (Fruit, muffins & cookies) for two days
• Lunch (Wednesday & Thursday)
• Supper (Wednesday)
• Water, coffee, tea, sugar, cream & juices
• Please have options available for gluten free, dairy & other known allergies

Bid submissions must be received by 12:00 pm June 26, 2025.
Attn: Rachelle Sebastian
Fax: 250-489-2438
Email: RachelleF.Sebastian@ktunaxa.org
The successful bid will be notified.
Please make sure to include your complete contact information on your bid.
Also include a general description of the meals you will be providing.

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Ktunaxa Nation Council invites applicants for CBT Board role

Ktunaxa Nation Council invites applicants for CBT Board role

Leadership encourages qualified Ktunaxa ʔakⱡsmaknik to voice their interest

June 3, 2025: ʔa·kisk̓aqǂiʔit (Cranbrook, B.C.)

The Ktunaxa Nation Council is encouraging qualified Ktunaxa citizens to express their interest in representing our Nation on the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Board of Directors.

“This important leadership opportunity helps guide decisions that benefit the entire Columbia Basin,” said Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair.

Columbia Basin Trust is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors.

The five regional districts in the Basin and the Ktunaxa Nation Council each nominate a director, and the Province of B.C. nominates the remaining six directors.

The CBT Board plays a governance role—setting enterprise-level policy and strategy for the Trust.

“Ktunaxa representation at decision-making tables like Columbia Basin Trust is essential,” Teneese said.

“We encourage all qualified Ktunaxa to step forward and help shape the future of our region.”

CBT directors are expected to act in the best interests of the whole Basin, not any one region or group.

They must be able to travel for in-person meetings six times per year and be prepared to engage in meaningful discussions.

They receive annual retainer and meeting fees and are reimbursed for travel and expenses.

Ideal candidates will live in the Columbia Basin region, have experience with community development, governance, and strategic thinking, along with strong ethics and the ability to work toward consensus.

Financial, legal, business, environmental or social sector knowledge is an asset.

HOW TO APPLY

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