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Message September 2, 2025 Kiʔsuʔk kyukyit, Thank you to those who have reached out requesting permission or seeking guidance on harvesting and hunting in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. We recognize that expectation and protocols need to be shared to those visiting ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. At ʔaq̓am we recognize our responsibility to preserve, protect and exercise Ktunaxa rights and title and the need to communicate externally how we are doing that. The health of the Ktunaxa Nation relies on the health of the ʔamak ¢ wuʔu (land and water), and the natural resources in our territory are a vital part of that health and well being. Practicing the principles and values in our Ktunaxa Land Declaration (2025), ʔa·knumuȼtiⱡiⱡ (Ktunaxa law), covenant with the Creator, and our own Ka Kniⱡwitiyaⱡa (community strategic plan) we wish to communicate that we are exercising our Ktunaxa stewardship rights and responsibilities to maintain and protect our sacred resources, as many of these are integral to our Ktunaxa culture, ceremonies, and well being. This notice is pursuant to federal legislation under Section 35 of the Constitution Act (1982), Articles 4, 5, 11(1), 12(1), 24(1), 25, 26(2), 29(1) and 31(1) of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the provincial Declaration Act (2019). Many of the resources in our territory have been significantly impacted in recent years. Cumulative effects from poor harvesting practices, drought, and wildfires are negatively impacting our lands. Out of respect for, and in alignment with, our responsibilities as Ktunaxa people we are not supporting any further harvesting of plants and resources (including, but not limited to tipi poles, berries, mushrooms, or traditional medicines). At this time we are continuing to issue hunting permits to indigenous hunters on an annual basis and it is our intent to continue that practice. Guided by ʔa·knumuȼtiⱡiⱡ, our covenant with the Creator: yakaⱡ hankatiⱡiⱡki na ʔamak, (our people care for the land, the land cares for our people), and the responsibility for ʔa·kxam̓is q̓api qapsin (All Living Things), ʔaq̓am is taking time to ensure that our resources and harvesting practices within ɁamakɁis Ktunaxa reflect care, balance, and long-term sustainability. We appreciate your understanding and will update our website once we’ve had the time and space for our internal reflections and planning. In the meantime, we suggest continuing to reach out to our Lands Department for any possible exemptions.