Fall engagement sessions: Cumulative effects in Qukin ʔamakʔis
This fall, we’re holding engagement sessions on the Elk Valley Cumulative Effects Management Framework (CEMF)
Your voice matters in shaping the future of land, water, and wildlife in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa.
👉 RSVP here
Together, we’ll look at the objectives, indicators, and targets for six valued components:
- Aquatic Ecosystems
- Westslope Cutthroat Trout
- Forest Biodiversity
- Bighorn Sheep
- Grizzly Bear
- High Elevation Grasslands
Engagement Sessions
📍 October 2, 2025 – Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation Office & Morrisey (on the land)
📍 October 15, 2025 – Ka·kin Group Ltd. Office & Round Prairie (on the land)
📍 October 28, 2025 – Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation Office (What We Heard Presentation)
🕘 Times vary – see full details below!
🍲 Meals and honoraria provided.
What are cumulative effects?
“Changes to environmental, social, and economic values caused by the combined effects of past, present, and potential future human activities and natural processes.”
Session agendas…
Session 1 – October 2, 2025
📍 Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation Office (Morning)
📍 Morrisey – On the Land (Afternoon)
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Opening & Introductions
- Overview of the Elk Valley CEMF
- Presentation & discussion on:
- Forest Biodiversity
- Westslope Cutthroat Trout
- Aquatic Ecosystems
- Lunch (provided)
- On the Land Conversation – Morrisey (Ancient Cottonwood Trail, Elk River)
- Small group discussions on objectives, indicators & targets for the 3 valued components
- Wrap-up & Next Steps
Session 2 – October 15, 2025
📍 Ka·kin Group Ltd. Office (Morning)
📍 Round Prairie – On the Land (Afternoon)
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Opening & Introductions
- Overview of the Elk Valley CEMF
- Presentation & discussion on:
- High Elevation Grasslands
- Grizzly Bear
- Bighorn Sheep
- Lunch (provided)
- On the Land Conversation – Round Prairie
- Small group discussions on objectives, indicators & targets for the 3 valued components
- Wrap-up & Next Steps
Session 3 – October 28, 2025
📍 Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation Office
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Welcome, Supper & Opening
- Presentation of “What We Heard” from Sessions 1 & 2
- Updated Objective Tables for all 6 valued components:
Forest Biodiversity | Westslope Cutthroat Trout | Aquatic Ecosystems | High Elevation Grasslands | Grizzly Bear | Bighorn Sheep - Q&A and group discussion
- Closing & Next Steps