St. Mary's First Nation (British Columbia)
Introduction '''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.
Chief and councillors Chief:* Joe Pierre JrCouncillors:* Julie Birdstone* Codie Morigeau* Vickie Thomas* Jason Andrew
Treaty process There are in Stage 4 of the BC Treaty Process.
History
Demographics The Lower Kootenay First Nation had 391 members as of 2017; (345 as of 2009).
Economic development
Social, educational and cultural programs and facilities
See also * Kootenay Indian Residential School*  ʔaq̓am Community
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