Building bridges and fostering hope
Kelly Terbasket, Program Director of kinSHIFT and IndigenEYEZ, discusses the value of Indigenous-led leadership training and empowerment initiatives
by Danielle BrostFirst Nations
The Kootenays are home to several key First Nations business people. Organizations like the Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency (KABDA) help to inspire, support and assist First Nations entrepreneurs to get their companies started or boost their profit. Check out the articles below to learn more about the latest innovations from First Nations business owners, and the impact they have on their community and economy.
Recent First Nations articles
First Nations
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, First Nations
Indigenous bands and businesses in the Kootenay region of British Columbia
Indigenous-owned businesses are an integral part of our local economy and contribute to the well-being of First Nation communities
by Julie Matchett
East Kootenay, West Kootenay, First Nations
The Ktunaxa mean business
Janice Alpine is an expert on the diversity of Ktunaxa businesses, the skills they bring to the table, and the opportunities that exist within the community.
by Kristen Mitchell
Education, First Nations
Celebrating and representing First Nations values in education
Dana Wesley is excelling in her role as Executive Director, Indigenous Strategy and Reconciliation for the College of the Rockies.
by Danielle Cameron
East Kootenay, First Nations , Mining
Tent Mountain green energy plan: triple solution
The three-way green energy project is the result of great minds coming together against a challenging problem.
by Timothy Fowler
Promoted
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, First Nations , Featured Stories
The Ktunaxa Nation and the City of Cranbrook: A partnership with Indigenous people and a community
The Ktunaxa Nation and the City of Cranbrook are partnering to create a new cultural and interpretive centre as Cranbrook’s new-and-improved visitor centre
Education, Environment, First Nations , Mining
Gold miner Mitch Mortensen is the perfect advocate for placer mining in B.C.
Placer mining in B.C. has no better advocate than gold miner Mitch Mortensen of Snowshoe Mountain Resources Corp.
by Virginia Rasch
East Kootenay, Fernie, Agriculture, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, First Nations , Small Business
Fernie Chamber’s 2021 Excellence Awards celebrate the spirit and success of local businesses
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce 2021 Business Excellence Awards were held on October 29, 2021
by Julie Matchett
West Kootenay, Revelstoke, Agriculture, Cuisine, First Nations , Small Business
Creston’s new Blue Canoe Orchards is doing everything imaginable to put fresh cherries in YOUR hands
Trent Mason, Aboriginal owner of Blue Canoe Orchards in Creston, B.C., aims to distribute fresh cherries throughout the Kootenays
by Kyle Born
Kootenay BizBlog, Environment, First Nations
MP Wayne Stetksi congratulates the Ktunaxa on approval of project to protect Qat’muk
To the Ktunaxa, Qat’muk is home to the Grizzly Bear Spirit which is a source of protection, guidance and strength
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Kimberley, Environment, First Nations
Showcasing Arts and Culture of the Columbia River Basin
Poets, performers, visual art displays included at international conference
