ʔaq̓am nasuʔkin and ʔiⱡwat̓naʔis (Council) is seeking persons interested in being on the MEMBERSHIP KⱠA ʔAKUKINIⱠ (APPEALS) COMMITTEE to fill 5 positions on the Committee. If you have experience in interpreting and applying ʔaq̓am laws and have knowledge of Ktunaxa genealogy, culture, language, history, and the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory please submit your expression of interest.
The objective of the Membership Appeals Committee are to:
(a) review decisions made under this ʔa·knumuȼtitⱡiⱡ (Law) regarding the approval or revocation of a person’s status as a ʔaq̓amnik̓ (member) or Associate Member; and
(b) where those decisions are incorrect, make orders to remedy those decisions.
In exercising its powers, the Appeals Committee must act impartially, without bias, and with an open mind based solely on the materials before it.
The MEMBERSHIP KⱠA ʔAKUKINIⱠ (APPEALS) COMMITTEE is composed of five (5) people and in appointing the Appeals Committee, ʔiⱡwat̓naʔis ʔaq̓am (Council) may exercise preferences to ensure a broad representation of persons from the following groups:
(a) former members of ʔiⱡwat̓naʔis ʔaq̓am (Council);
(b) former members of the ʔaqanaxuniyam kȼxakȼawas (Membership Committee), or a person who formerly acted as the Membership Clerk;
(c) members of the ʔaq̓am Language Speakers and Knowledge Holders Group; and
(d) persons who are a ʔaq̓amnik̓ (member) between the ages of 19 and 29 years.
The following attributes are desired:
- Have an ability to interpret and apply ʔaq̓am laws
- Have knowledge of Ktunaxa genealogy, culture, language, and history,
- Have knowledge of the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory
- Act with honesty and in good faith with the/for ʔaq̓am.
- Be in ‘Good Standing’ with ʔaq̓am.
- Must be willing to sign and abide by an Oath of Office, Confidentiality agreement and a Conflict-of-Interest agreement.
- Be able to meet on a regular basis.
If you would like to join the Membership Appeals Committee, please submit a written expression of interest outlining your skills and knowledge in relation to the committee and its desired attributes by October 15, 2026 to:
Denise Birdstone
Language & Culture Manager
T: 250 426 5717 ext 3538
dbirdstone@aqam.net