koot-nay | Lower Kootenay First Nations

The Lower Kootenay Band is a First Nations community situated in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, with a rich Indigenous heritage and connection to the local landscape.

POPULATION
254
Rank #573 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
32.5 KM²
Rank #267 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
12/18/2028
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-10-26 11:36:08 UTC
Name
Lower Kootenay (ISC Code: 606)
Former Names
Kootenay Indian Band, Lower Kootenay Indian Band
Band Style
First Nations
Cultural Area
Kootenay Region, British Columbia
Indigenous Language
Ktunaxa
Number of Registered Members
254
Band Website
Not Available
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
830 SIMON ROAD, CRESTON, BC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
M. JASON LOUIE
Term Expires
12/18/2028
Number of Council Members
5

M. JASON LOUIE

Chief

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ROBIN LOUIE

Councillor

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CHAD LUKE

Councillor

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LEONA BASIL

Councillor

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CHERIE LUKE

Councillor

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

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Reserves

  • ISC Code: 7430
    LOWER KOOTENAY 1A
    184.1 Hectares
    WEST DIVISION OF KOOTENAY LAND DIST LYING TO E OF THE KOOT- ENAY RVR & S. OF CRESTON I.R. N.R. NO.1
    [49.0955401, -116.5135079]
  • ISC Code: 7431
    LOWER KOOTENAY 1B
    483.2 Hectares
    IN TOWNSHIPS 7 & 8 , WEST DIVISION OF KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT NOW KNOWN AS LOT 9998 KOOTENAY DISTRICT
    [49.0759893, -116.5472935]
  • ISC Code: 7432
    LOWER KOOTENAY 1C
    537.7 Hectares
    WEST DIVISION OF KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT BOTH BANKS OF THE KOOTENAY RIVER NORTH OF MOUTH OF THE GOAT RIVER
    [49.0942021, -116.5833853]
  • ISC Code: 7434
    LOWER KOOTENAY 3
    63.9 Hectares
    WEST DIVISION OF KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF THE KOOTENAY RIVER 4 MILES N.W. OF CRESTON
    [49.0955401, -116.5135079]
  • ISC Code: 7436
    LOWER KOOTENAY 5
    202.3 Hectares
    WEST DIVISION OF KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF KOOTENAY RIVER 6 MILES N.W. OF CRESTON
    [49.0955401, -116.5135079]
  • ISC Code: 7435
    LOWER KOOTENAY NO. 4
    40.5 Hectares
    WEST DIVISION OF KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT ON RIGHT BANK OF THE KOOTENAY RIVER 5 MILES N.W. OF CRESTON
    [49.0955401, -116.5135079]
  • ISC Code: 7437
    ST. MARY'S 1A
    792.5 Hectares
    KOOTNAY DIST, PART OF LOT 1, GP.1, AT ST., EUGENE MISSION, 6 MILES NORTH OF CRANBROOK, ON THE ST. MARY'S RIVER
    [49.5823303, -115.7668786]
  • ISC Code: 7429
    CRESTON 1
    740.1 Hectares
    NELSON DISTRICT, ON THE RIGHT BANK OF THE KOOTENAY RIVER 4 MILES NORTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDRY LINE
    [49.0586171, -116.5297651]
  • ISC Code: 7433
    LOWER KOOTENAY 2
    202.0 Hectares
    WEST DIVISION OF KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT ON LEFT BANK OF THE KOOTENAY RIVER
    [49.1246891, -116.5699376]

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