Columbia River Treaty negotiations underway
The meetings will provide an update on Columbia River Treaty negotiations between Canada and the United States
First 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
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, First Nations
East Kootenay, First Nations
Centralized amenities for TPIB
The Tobacco Plains Indian Band Community Administration & Health Centre is designed to be a multi-faceted community hub.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Invermere, First Nations
Columbia Lake Centre welcomes the Valley
The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation is building the Columbia Lake Recreation Centre to promote sport, fitness and community in the Columbia Valley.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Entertainment and Hospitality, First Nations , Small Business, Tourism
Indigenous tourism is a growing sector
The trend toward experiential, educational getaways is driving a spike in the interest in Canada’s Indigenous cultures and activities.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, First Nations
ʔaq̓am Community gym now complete
On April 6, 2018, the ʔaq̓am Community celebrated the opening of the Dan Joe Memorial Gymnasium.
by Marie Milner
Kootenay BizBlog, West Kootenay, Nelson, Education, First Nations
Selkirk College welcomes Dr. Leroy Little Bear
Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Blackfoot scientist, professor emeritus, and distinguished scholar will speak in Nelson about Indigenous worldview in education, April 4.
East Kootenay, Radium Hot Springs, Entertainment and Hospitality, First Nations , Tourism
True Key expands its family
On February 1, 2018, True Key Hotels & Resorts took on the management of the Radium Golf Group.
by Marie Milner
Kootenay BizBlog, East Kootenay, Developments, Financial, First Nations
Ɂakisq’nuk to build new rec centre
Columbia Basin Trust provides $500,000 to help realize a community dream
East Kootenay, Creston, First Nations , Small Business, Tourism, Kootenay Influencers
Chief and influencer
Jason Louie, chief of the Lower Kootenay Indian Band, remembers his roots and works to improve life for the next generations.
by Marie Milner
East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Invermere, Education, First Nations , Kootenay Influencers
Jesse Nicholas, influencer
In all of his roles, Jesse Nicholas strives to listen, understand, build consensus and serve his community.
by Marie Milner
