Chief M. Jason Louie
Leona Basil
Cherie Luke
Robin Louie
Chad Luke
Ki’suk kyukyit (Greetings)!
Chief Jason Louie was elected as Chief of Lower Kootenay Band in November 2010, took office in January 2011, and continues to serve as Chief to this day.
He is a hands-on leader. His leadership style is to operate as a team and encourage consensus in decision making through clear communication and open discussion.
He continues to rely on his team – the LKB Council and the CAO – to tackle the issues that the Lower Kootenay Band faces. Together, this leadership has accomplished much and will continue to strive for greatness always keeping the sustainability, prosperity, and wellbeing of the yaqan nukiy people at the forefront.
Lower Kootenay Band is growing its assets and as Jason says “The future of yaqan nukiy is what we as a community will make it to be. With a high youth population in our community & through capacity building for our citizens we have endless opportunities to thrive. May yaqan nukiy move forward toward a thriving & prosperous future for all.”
Jason is dedicated to community well-being and prosperity. He, the LKB Council as a whole and the LKB administration, are committed to buying back the land, one parcel at a time, for the benefit of future generations.
Since time immemorial the yaqan nukiy people have occupied this beautiful valley which is now known as the Creston Valley. Today, LKB remains the steward of the valley and takes great pride in calling this their home.
LKB recognizes that there are many others who call this valley their home as well and wishes to build bridges and become “good neighbors” to all who reside in the traditional homelands of the Ktunaxa people.
On behalf of the Lower Kootenay Band Council, welcome to our web site. We invite you to visit it continuously and learn what the Lower Kootenay Band has to offer as well as its accomplishments.
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Biography
Chief (Michael) “Jason” Louie was born July 10, 1973, in Creston B.C.
Jason’s traditional name is kakin tawu meaning “Wolf Gun”.
Jason is married to Angie. They have three daughters Misty, Alisha, & Jaylin, and a grandson Maison.
He graduated from the Lower Kootenay Band Operated School in June 1992. Following high school, he received formal training as a Long-Term Care Aide, Aboriginal Governance & Management, and a diploma in Native Adult Education.
He dedicated several years serving this country in the Canadian Forces (Army). He was a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee medal on August 26, 2012.
Prior to becoming Chief in 2011, Jason was elected to Council in 1996, holding various portfolios for the Band until 2004.