Fear rekindled in Ktunaxa Nation community as fire season begins

Wildfires have become a prominent year-round concern for the Ktunaxa Nation community of Aq'am, from supporting members to researching and funding prescribed burns in the area.

Fear rekindled in Ktunaxa Nation community as fire season begins
Pictured are Pete and Dolly Andrew in April of 2024. They are one of seven families that lost their home to the St. Mary's River wildfire in July of 2023.

Wildfires have become a prominent year-round concern for the Ktunaxa Nation community of Aq'am, from supporting members to researching and funding prescribed burns in the area.