ʔaq̓am First Nation
The ʔaq̓am First Nation (Ktunaxa: [ʔaqʼam]) /ˈɑːkɑːm/ AK-am), also called St. Mary's Indian Band, are a First Nation based in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia. In the British Columbia Treaty Process, they are part of the Ktunaxa Nation.[1]
Chief and councillors
Chief:
- Cheryl Casimer
Councillors:
- Julie Birdstone
- Dallas Cardinal-Clement
- Sancira Steelgun
- Jason Andrew
Treaty process
There are in Stage 4 of the British Columbia Treaty Process.[1]
Climate
Climate is from Cranbrook, 8 km (5.0 mi) away.
| Climate data for Cranbrook (Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport) WMO ID: 71880; coordinates 49°36′44″N 115°46′55″W / 49.61222°N 115.78194°W; elevation: 940.0 m (3,084.0 ft); 1991–2020 normals (sun 1981–2010), , extremes 1901–present[a] | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high humidex | 13.5 | 13.4 | 22.0 | 27.8 | 35.1 | 36.5 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 34.4 | 28.6 | 19.5 | 11.7 | 39.9 |
| Record high °C (°F) | 13.9 (57.0) |
13.5 (56.3) |
22.4 (72.3) |
28.0 (82.4) |
34.2 (93.6) |
40.1 (104.2) |
36.7 (98.1) |
40.5 (104.9) |
34.9 (94.8) |
29.2 (84.6) |
19.5 (67.1) |
12.2 (54.0) |
40.4 (104.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1.9 (28.6) |
1.6 (34.9) |
7.3 (45.1) |
12.8 (55.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.5 (70.7) |
26.9 (80.4) |
26.6 (79.9) |
20.4 (68.7) |
11.4 (52.5) |
2.7 (36.9) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
12.1 (53.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −6.1 (21.0) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
1.8 (35.2) |
6.4 (43.5) |
11.5 (52.7) |
14.9 (58.8) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.6 (65.5) |
13.1 (55.6) |
5.6 (42.1) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
6.1 (43.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −10.1 (13.8) |
−8.6 (16.5) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
0.0 (32.0) |
4.7 (40.5) |
8.2 (46.8) |
11.3 (52.3) |
10.4 (50.7) |
5.7 (42.3) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
−5.3 (22.5) |
−10.1 (13.8) |
0.2 (32.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −41.1 (−42.0) |
−31.8 (−25.2) |
−28.3 (−18.9) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−6.9 (19.6) |
−18.5 (−1.3) |
−31.8 (−25.2) |
−40.0 (−40.0) |
−40.0 (−40.0) |
| Record low wind chill | −43.2 | −39.1 | −37.2 | −19.7 | −8.9 | −5.0 | 0.0 | −2.9 | −9.4 | −22.6 | −37.4 | −46.8 | −46.8 |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 26.7 (1.05) |
19.9 (0.78) |
26.5 (1.04) |
23.2 (0.91) |
42.0 (1.65) |
62.2 (2.45) |
35.4 (1.39) |
24.0 (0.94) |
30.1 (1.19) |
26.1 (1.03) |
34.8 (1.37) |
34.8 (1.37) |
385.5 (15.18) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 4.8 (0.19) |
3.4 (0.13) |
11.9 (0.47) |
17.7 (0.70) |
41.1 (1.62) |
66.4 (2.61) |
38.1 (1.50) |
25.4 (1.00) |
30.9 (1.22) |
18.7 (0.74) |
13.8 (0.54) |
6.6 (0.26) |
278.9 (10.98) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 27.8 (10.9) |
17.4 (6.9) |
15.5 (6.1) |
6.4 (2.5) |
1.4 (0.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
5.8 (2.3) |
23.9 (9.4) |
34.6 (13.6) |
132.6 (52.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 12.3 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 11.0 | 13.4 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 9.6 | 12.3 | 12.9 | 123.5 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 3.0 | 2.3 | 5.3 | 7.4 | 10.9 | 13.7 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 82.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 10.9 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 7.8 | 12.1 | 50.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 1500 LST) | 71.9 | 58.5 | 48.7 | 41.0 | 40.2 | 42.6 | 33.7 | 32.2 | 39.7 | 50.7 | 67.8 | 75.2 | 50.2 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 63.5 | 106.9 | 163.2 | 215.0 | 256.7 | 267.8 | 315.1 | 302.7 | 218.2 | 159.5 | 69.8 | 51.9 | 2,190.5 |
| Percentage possible sunshine | 23.7 | 37.5 | 44.4 | 52.2 | 54.0 | 55.0 | 64.2 | 67.7 | 57.5 | 47.6 | 25.5 | 20.4 | 45.8 |
| Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada[2] (sun 1981–2010[3]) (January minimum[4]) {June maximum[5]) (August maximum[6]) | |||||||||||||
Demographics
The ʔaq̓am First Nation had 384 members as of August 2025.[7] (345 as of 2009).[8]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Climate data was recorded at Cranbrook from January 1901 to March 1939 and at Cranbrook Airport from February 1938 to present.
References
- 1 2 "Ktunaxa Kinbasket Tribal Council". Executive Council of British Columbia. 2009. Retrieved July 26, 2009.
- ↑ "Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 Station Data". climate.weather.gc.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010 Station Data". climate.weather.gc.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Daily Data Report for January 1958". climate.weather.gc.ca. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Daily Data Report for June 2021". climate.weather.gc.ca. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Daily Data Report for August 2018". climate.weather.gc.ca. Environment and Climate Change Canada. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Profile". ʔaq̓am.
- ↑ "?aqam". Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Government of Canada. 2009. Retrieved September 26, 2025.