YAQAN NUKIY

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YAQAN NUKIY An independent, self-governing authority, providing principled leadership to a community of caring, healthy citizens, from a secure resource base.

Inappropriate comments will result in removal from the page. Let's celebrate our culture and heritage. The Lower Kootenay Band is located on approximately 6,000 acres in the beautiful Creston Valley along the banks of the Kootenay River in south eastern British Columbia. We have 212 citizens with about half living within the main community. The main community is located 4 kilometers south of Creston and just north of the USA border on Simon Road. The community is situated on a bench overlooking the Kootenay River and includes 52 houses, an Administration Complex with gymnasium, Yaqan Nukiy School, an arbour, ball diamond, playground and cemetery. The people are entrepreneurs, artisans, guides, tradesman, professionals, craftsmen, students, athletes, hunters and fishermen. The community hosts the annual Yaqan Nukiy Traditional Pow Wow on the May long weekend in conjunction with the Creston Blossom Festival. The community enjoys positive relationships with its neighbours and other governments throughout the Creston Valley including the Town of Creston and the Regional District of Central Kootenay. The community is governed by a Chief and four councillors, who are elected positions for a term of four years. The Chief and Council have scheduled meetings twice a month to conduct community business. They also hold community meetings bi monthly to seek community input and report to the citizens.

10/08/2026
yaqan nukiy is deeply saddened and disturbed to see the deliberate vandalism of the Ktunaxa language on the Crawford Bay...
10/07/2026

yaqan nukiy is deeply saddened and disturbed to see the deliberate vandalism of the Ktunaxa language on the Crawford Bay community signs.

The intentional covering of the Ktunaxa words for “Welcome Everyone” is especially troubling. Language is an important part of identity, culture, history, and connection to the land, and acts intended to erase it have a painful history for Indigenous peoples.

We appreciate the Hall and Parks Board and community members who have spoken out against this vandalism and who are committed to restoring both the signs and the message they carry. Reconciliation requires more than words; it requires respect, accountability, and a willingness to stand against actions like this when they occur.

We hope the signs are restored soon and that the Ktunaxa language continues to be visible, respected, and welcomed throughout the region.

10/07/2026

What an amazing haul! Thanks to Michelle, Cartwheel Farm and yaqan nukiy farms for this incredible spread!

Happening today! Come get all the fixins for Thanksgiving dinner as well as some delicious pies and canning!
10/07/2026

Happening today! Come get all the fixins for Thanksgiving dinner as well as some delicious pies and canning!

Join us for this unforgettable event! Sponsored by FortisBC, enjoy a free skate along with hot chocolate and popcorn. Th...
10/05/2026

Join us for this unforgettable event! Sponsored by FortisBC, enjoy a free skate along with hot chocolate and popcorn. This event is open to Yaqan Nukiy members. YNS school and Creston Valley minor hockey association

10/02/2026

Notice to Community: There have been a couple bear sightings on Simon Road and Highway 21. Please walk with caution

Please make note of the Election Nomination Meeting taking place next Friday from 6-7pm.
10/02/2026

Please make note of the Election Nomination Meeting taking place next Friday from 6-7pm.

10/01/2026

Community meals are available for pick up today! This week's meal is BBQ chicken and stuffed peppers

Address

3425 Old Community Road (hwy 21)
Creston, BC
V0B1G2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm

Telephone

2504284428

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