Historically and since time immemorial, the Lower Kootenay Band, locally known as Yaqan Nukiy were the original inhabitants of the Lower Kootenay area. The name yaqan nukiy literally means “where the rock stands” and refers to an important place in the Creston Valley. More about Our History
Lower Kootenay Band is Building 4 Energy Efficient Small Homes!
Location: 810 Mallory Road On March 6th, 2023 Lower Kootenay Band started the groundwork at 810 Mallory Road, for the 4 new energy-efficient small homes. LKB has been working closely with the Ktunaxa Nation Archaeology Coordinator, before and during excavation. The 4 small homes will be two units … [Read more...]
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Big thank you to Creston Fire Rescue, Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society and the LKB Community and Staff for participating in this years Community Cleanup 🤗🌍🌏🌎
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Happy Earth Day!!! 🌍🌏🌎 Our community cleanup is today! We’ll be meeting at the LKB gym parking lot at 9:30 (830 Simon road) and handing out hi-vis, gloves and garbage bags and there will be a BBQ to follow at the arbour (just behind the school playground) hope to see