Ɂakisq̓nuk First Nation

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The Ɂakisq̓nuk First Nation (/əˈkɪsk(ə)nʊk/), also spelled Akisqnuk First Nation, and formerly known as the Columbia Lake First Nation[2] are a Ktunaxa First Nation in the Kootenays district of the Canadian province of British Columbia. In the British Columbia Treaty Process they are part of the Ktunaxa Nation Council.[3]

Ɂakisq̓nuk First Nation
Band No. 604
PeopleKtunaxa
HeadquartersWindermere
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Land[1]
Main reserveColumbia Lake 3
Other reserve(s)
Land area40.647 km2
Population (2019)[1]
On reserve100
Off reserve279
Total population379
Government[1]
ChiefDonald Sam
Tribal Council[1]
Ktunaxa Nation
Website
akisqnuk.org
Map
Location of Ɂakisq̓nuk First Nation

Treaty process

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As of 2022, Ɂakisq̓nuk First Nation was in Stage 5 of the BC Treaty Process.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "First Nation Detail". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
  2. ^ "2nd Annual Ktunaxa Challenge 2012". Aboriginal Services - College of the Rockies, BC, Canada. Archived from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
  3. ^ "Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
  4. ^ Reconciliation, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and. "?Akisq'nuk First Nation (Columbia Lake Indian Band) - Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 2022-03-22.