Ya-kit Ah-knu-klee-it | Yaqit ?a·knuqli‘it First Nation

The Yaqit ʔa·knuqli'it First Nation is an Indigenous community situated in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, with a rich cultural heritage and connection to the traditional lands.

POPULATION
285
Rank #565 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
50.7 KM²
Rank #210 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
07/31/2027
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-07-31 04:36:41 UTC
Name
Yaqit ?a·knuqli‘it First Nation (ISC Code: 603)
Former Names
Columbia Valley Band, Upper Kootenay Band
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
Interior Plateau, Rocky Mountain region
Indigenous Language
Ktunaxa
Number of Registered Members
285
Band Website
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Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
PO BOX 76, GRASMERE, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
HEIDI GRAVELLE
Term Expires
07/31/2027
Number of Council Members
5

HEIDI GRAVELLE

Chief

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COREY LETCHER

Councillor

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AVERY GRAVELLE

Councillor

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GARRETT GRAVELLE

Councillor

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KYLE SHOTTANANA

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

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Band Owned Corporations

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Active Court Cases

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Location Map

Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7437
    ST. MARY'S 1A
    792.5 Hectares
    KOOTNAY DIST, PART OF LOT 1, GP.1, AT ST., EUGENE MISSION, 6 MILES NORTH OF CRANBROOK, ON THE ST. MARY'S RIVER
    [49.5823303, -115.7668786]
  • ISC Code: 7426
    TOBACCO PLAINS 2
    4277.5 Hectares
    CRANBROOKE DISTRICT, IN KOOTENAY VALLEY, ADJACENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY LINE,4 MILES EAST OF NEWGATE
    [49.0302705, -115.1028744]

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