Hu sukiⱡquknaⱡaʔni kin wakiⱡ ʔamakʔis ktunaxaWelcome to the Ktunaxa Homelands
We invite you to explore the Ktunaxa Homelands, ʔamakiʔis Ktunaxa, through imagery, stories and an interactive map.
Discover the meanings behind traditional names and connect with the landscape, interpretive sites and Ktunaxa businesses.
Connecting to the land
Ktunaxa (pronounced ‘k-too-nah-ha’) people have occupied the lands adjacent to the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and the Arrow Lakes of British Columbia, Canada for more than 10,000 years. On this site, you will be able to explore significant geographical sites, hear pronunciations from the Ktunaxa language, and learn from a rich storytelling tradition.
Explore The MapExplore our Stories
Here are a few of the events you can look forward to throughout the year.
Nestled in the heart of the Kootenays, the homelands of the Ktunaxa people offer a unique and enriching camping experience through Indigenous-owned campgrounds.
