St. Mary's First Nation (British Columbia) Explained

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.^[1]

Chief and councillors

Chief:

• Joe Pierre Jr

Councillors:

• Julie Birdstone
• Codie Morigeau
• Vickie Thomas
• Jason Andrew

Treaty process

There are in Stage 4 of the BC Treaty Process.^[1]

Demographics

The Lower Kootenay First Nation had 391 members as of 2017;^[2] (345 as of 2009).^[3]

See also

• Kootenay Indian Residential School
• ʔaq̓am Community

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2009 . Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council. Executive Council of British Columbia. July 26, 2009.
2. https://aqam.net/about/profile
3. Web site: 2009. St. Mary's. Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. July 26, 2009.