Ktunaxa Nation Health

01/08/2026

🍁 Virtual Drop-In Substance Use Recovery Group🍁

Interior Health offers a virtual drop-in substance use recovery support group facilitated by their Aftercare Team. The group runs 10–11am MST every Tuesday and Friday.

Each session features a new topic, and participants are welcome to attend all or any sessions they choose. This group provides a supportive and confidential space for adults 19+ who are able to join Zoom from a private location with their camera on.

To receive more information and the group link, please contact Interior Health directly:

📞 250-420-2210
✉️ ekmhsuintake@interiorhealth.ca

We’re pleased to be sharing this opportunity on behalf of Interior Health - we are also here to help as well.

🍁 East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) offers complimentary counselling and recovery supports, including one-to-one aftercare, group programming, family support, and education services.

We offer in-person, video, or phone sessions at no cost.

📍 Offices in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Invermere, and *Creston

(*ages 12-24 only)

📞 250-489-4344
✉️ info@ekass.com

🔗 Visit www.ekass.com
to complete our intake form and access free counselling.

Supporting recovery through connection and community in 2026 💙

01/05/2026

Provided is a research-based poster about gambling trends. The email below has additional information for supports.

12/16/2025

10/15/2025

Flu & Covid vaccine clinics happening now at the Ktunaxa Health Clinic. Call us to book, drop-in also available.

10/02/2025

The BC First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada.

10/02/2025

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
darcy.roshau@ktunaxa.org
(250) 489-2464 Ext. 3074

10/02/2025

⛸️ Lace Up and Learn! ⛸️

Join us for Back to the Basics of Skating! A 4-week program designed to help children and youth (ages 5+) build confidence on the ice. With the support of mentors, littles will learn foundational skating skills in a fun, supportive environment.

📍 Where: Kinsmen Arena – 1432 2 St N, Cranbrook
🕰️ When: Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 3:20 – 4:40 PM
🎉 October 30th includes a celebration & open ice time!

🧤 Please bring helmets and gloves (skates can be provided if needed).
✅ Register now — limited spaces available! Use the QR code to sign up.

Questions? Contact Lakisha at kkcfssprevention@ktunaxa.org or 250-464-9217

10/02/2025

🧗 Strong bonds, stronger climbs 🧗

Join us Indigenous Arq Climb & Parent Connection on Wednesdays from October 1 – December 10. Kids ages 5+ can enjoy climbing while parents, guardians, and caretakers connect and cheer them on.

📍Where: Arq Mountain Center, 1924 Industrial Rd 2, Cranbrook
🗓 When: Wednesdays (Oct 1 - Dec 10) | 4:00 – 5:30 pm
🥪 Snacks provided

Questions or registration?
kkcfssprevention@ktunaxa.org l 250-464-9176

10/02/2025

📢 Information Session: First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement 📢

Join us on October 8, 2025, from 10am–12pm at the KNC Gym for a free information session.

This session will cover details about the Settlement, eligibility, and how to submit a Claim for compensation.

📍 Location: KNC Gym
📅 Date: October 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 10am–12pm

For more information, please contact:
Julie Birdstone at 250-489-4563 or jbirdstone@ktunaxa.org

The Claims Period for the Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class opened on March 10, 2025.

Eligibility
The Removed Child Class:

First Nations individuals who, while under the Age of Majority, were removed from their homes between April 1, 1991, and March 31, 2022, by Child Welfare Authorities.

The removal from home happened while the Child or their Caregiving Parents or Caregiving Grandparents were Ordinarily Resident on Reserve or living in the Yukon.

The placement was funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Eligibility
The Removed Child Family Class:

Caregiving Parents and Caregiving Grandparents of a Removed Child who:

Are the biological or adoptive parents, biological or adoptive grandparents, or Stepparents who are First Nations.

Lived with, assumed and exercised parental responsibilities over the Removed Child at the time the Child was removed.

Were the ones the Removed Child was first removed from.

For more information, visit: 🌐 www.FNChildClaims.ca

Or contact the Administrator at 📞 1-833-852-0755 to connect with a Claims Helper.

Learn more about the Settlement at: www.FNChildClaims.ca

09/11/2025

📢 Free Wills Drafting Event – Fall 2025

Are you 50+ and looking to get your Will drafted? Seniors First BC lawyers will be offering free, one-on-one Will drafting and ex*****on appointments for seniors of limited means.

🗓 Dates:

Oct 20, 1pm – Lunch & Presentation

Oct 21 & 22 – Will Clinic Appointments

📍 Location:
Ktunaxa Nation Government Building
220 Cranbrook Street N

✅ Eligibility:

Income: $45,000/year + $20,000 per additional household member

Asset limit: $250,000 + land on reserve (exceptions on case-by-case basis)

🔑 What to bring:

Valid ID (BC ID, Driver’s License, Services Card, or Status Card if applicable)

Description of any land you have an interest in

Full legal names/addresses of spouse, children, and anyone you wish to include in your documents

📩 Register by email:
Jenn Higginbottom – jenn.a.higginbottom@ktunaxa.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to get peace of mind and ensure your wishes are documented.

09/11/2025

Kiʔsuʔk wiⱡnam! Would you like to feel more confident using computers? We have an upcoming computer training to do just that. Please reach out to kstrobbe@ktunaxa.org if you are interested.

09/10/2025

ATTENTION Ktunaxa ʔaqǂsmaknik̓ and Indigenous people living within ɁamakɁis Ktunaxa

You are invited to attend an online (Microsoft Teams) Learning Opportunity focused on the Health Benefits available through the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA).

The HB101 Presentation (approximately 40–45 minutes) will provide an overview of the six health benefits offered to all First Nations people living in British Columbia:

Medical Transportation
Pharmacy
Mental Health & Wellness
Dental
Vision
Medical Supplies & Equipment
The session will explain how clients can access and receive coverage for these benefits. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and reflections.

📅 Date & Time: Thursday, September 11, 2025 starting at 9:30 a.m.

To Join the Meeting: Microsoft.com/en-ca/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting
Meeting ID: 287 829 592 715 6
Passcode: sg7hW3Tgfy

Learn how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting quickly and easily with just a meeting ID. Once you’re in, explore Teams features to make your meeting successful.