The Significance of ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa

AbstractThis research aimed to answer the overall research question: How might the Ktunaxa Nation Council incorporate the significance of ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa (Ktunaxa Homelands) into the organization. An Indigenous Research Methodology was utilized, which included a focus group and a kitchen table conversation as methods. Ktunaxa Elders and Knowledge Holders participated in the research as subject experts on Ktunaxa ways of knowing and being. The findings and conclusions of this study supported the five recommendations to the Ktunaxa Nation Council: 1. Complete a land stewardship plan that is developed with each Ktunaxa First Nation to protect ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. 2. Develop and implement a strategy to address intrusion, Ktunaxa loss of land, and Ktunaxa loss of rights and title, essentially encroachment of ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. 3. Update and re-affirm the Ktunaxa Land Declaration. 4. Develop a Ktunaxa land-based mentorship program that is guided by Ktunaxa culture, language, and practices in a safe learning environment. 5. Ensure Ktunaxa values are at the forefront of all the work that happens within the organization by completing an audit of all projects, services, and work plans.

Author dc:creator

• Andrew, Jason, Ray

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Cady, Phil

• School of leadership studies

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/IR-19255

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/27583