Ktunaxa Nation Health

02/10/2026

We are increasing hours of service at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) to better meet the needs of the community.

📅 Starting Feb. 13, the Cranbrook UPCC will be open seven days a week, including statutory holidays.

Hours will be:
🕒 Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
🕒 Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

People who access the UPCC will continue to be assessed by a nurse and triaged to an appropriate health care provider such as a physician, nurse practitioner, physiotherapist, social worker or mental wellness clinician depending on the situation.

UPCCs support people who are experiencing non-life-threatening conditions and need to see a health-care provider within 12 to 24 hours, but do not require an emergency department visit.
Patients requiring emergency care should always call 911 or proceed to the nearest hospital.

Learn more: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/media/cranbrook-urgent-and-primary-care-centre-expands-service-hours-feb-9-2026

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Below is UBC’s Learning Circles February Webinar Lineup. Their practices are Indigenous-focused and led.

01/08/2026

🍁 Virtual Drop-In Substance Use Recovery Group🍁

Interior Health offers a virtual drop-in substance use recovery support group facilitated by their Aftercare Team. The group runs 10–11am MST every Tuesday and Friday.

Each session features a new topic, and participants are welcome to attend all or any sessions they choose. This group provides a supportive and confidential space for adults 19+ who are able to join Zoom from a private location with their camera on.

To receive more information and the group link, please contact Interior Health directly:

📞 250-420-2210
✉️ ekmhsuintake@interiorhealth.ca

We’re pleased to be sharing this opportunity on behalf of Interior Health - we are also here to help as well.

🍁 East Kootenay Addiction Services Society (EKASS) offers complimentary counselling and recovery supports, including one-to-one aftercare, group programming, family support, and education services.

We offer in-person, video, or phone sessions at no cost.

📍 Offices in Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Invermere, and *Creston

(*ages 12-24 only)

📞 250-489-4344
✉️ info@ekass.com

🔗 Visit www.ekass.com
to complete our intake form and access free counselling.

Supporting recovery through connection and community in 2026 💙

01/05/2026

Provided is a research-based poster about gambling trends. The email below has additional information for supports.

12/16/2025

10/15/2025

Flu & Covid vaccine clinics happening now at the Ktunaxa Health Clinic. Call us to book, drop-in also available.

10/02/2025

The BC First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada.

10/02/2025

Join us for the 31st Annual Ktunaxa Literacy Day!

🗓️ October 23rd – 26th, 2025
📍 St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino

Only 150 spots available – first come, first served!
Registration deadline: October 10th, 2025

➡️ Scan the QR code or click the link below to register today!
https://forms.office.com/r/LQsdcMZc9W

Travel not provided. Shared accommodations available upon request.

For more info, contact: Darcy Roshau
darcy.roshau@ktunaxa.org
(250) 489-2464 Ext. 3074

10/02/2025

⛸️ Lace Up and Learn! ⛸️

Join us for Back to the Basics of Skating! A 4-week program designed to help children and youth (ages 5+) build confidence on the ice. With the support of mentors, littles will learn foundational skating skills in a fun, supportive environment.

📍 Where: Kinsmen Arena – 1432 2 St N, Cranbrook
🕰️ When: Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 3:20 – 4:40 PM
🎉 October 30th includes a celebration & open ice time!

🧤 Please bring helmets and gloves (skates can be provided if needed).
✅ Register now — limited spaces available! Use the QR code to sign up.

Questions? Contact Lakisha at kkcfssprevention@ktunaxa.org or 250-464-9217

10/02/2025

🧗 Strong bonds, stronger climbs 🧗

Join us Indigenous Arq Climb & Parent Connection on Wednesdays from October 1 – December 10. Kids ages 5+ can enjoy climbing while parents, guardians, and caretakers connect and cheer them on.

📍Where: Arq Mountain Center, 1924 Industrial Rd 2, Cranbrook
🗓 When: Wednesdays (Oct 1 - Dec 10) | 4:00 – 5:30 pm
🥪 Snacks provided

Questions or registration?
kkcfssprevention@ktunaxa.org l 250-464-9176

10/02/2025

📢 Information Session: First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement 📢

Join us on October 8, 2025, from 10am–12pm at the KNC Gym for a free information session.

This session will cover details about the Settlement, eligibility, and how to submit a Claim for compensation.

📍 Location: KNC Gym
📅 Date: October 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 10am–12pm

For more information, please contact:
Julie Birdstone at 250-489-4563 or jbirdstone@ktunaxa.org

The Claims Period for the Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class opened on March 10, 2025.

Eligibility
The Removed Child Class:

First Nations individuals who, while under the Age of Majority, were removed from their homes between April 1, 1991, and March 31, 2022, by Child Welfare Authorities.

The removal from home happened while the Child or their Caregiving Parents or Caregiving Grandparents were Ordinarily Resident on Reserve or living in the Yukon.

The placement was funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Eligibility
The Removed Child Family Class:

Caregiving Parents and Caregiving Grandparents of a Removed Child who:

Are the biological or adoptive parents, biological or adoptive grandparents, or Stepparents who are First Nations.

Lived with, assumed and exercised parental responsibilities over the Removed Child at the time the Child was removed.

Were the ones the Removed Child was first removed from.

For more information, visit: 🌐 www.FNChildClaims.ca

Or contact the Administrator at 📞 1-833-852-0755 to connect with a Claims Helper.

Learn more about the Settlement at: www.FNChildClaims.ca