Ktunaxa Shorts

The date is set for Jan 30th submission! Make sure you're involved today!

All the details for this project will be provided here so make sure to check out the Ktunaxa Shorts video and have a look at the documents attached, too.

Ktunaxa Short video below!

Make sure to follow the provided details for submission and best of luck!

January 25 is a a big day for ʔaq̓amnik̓ School's Grade 6/7 students!

This is the world premiere of the music video for their song, "Culture," at Key City Theatre in Cranbrook.

DETAILS

January 25, Key City Theatre in Cranbrook

Doors open at 1 pm

BACKGROUND

In December, 2022,ʔaq̓amnik̓ Students in the Grade 6/7 class worked for one intensive week with their teachers and industry professionals to write, record and release the song "Culture."

The professionals were from N'we Jinan. N’we Jinan began as a one-week intensive program for youth to learn about and acquire skills in sound recording, music production, songwriting, and performance.

The ʔaq̓amnik̓ students filmed a music video to accompany their song.

The premiere for the "Culture" music video is Wednesday, January 25.

You can hear the song NOW on Soundcloud! Click HERE.

Don't fret if you're unable to attend the premiere, as the music video will be available on YouTube for all to view after the official launch on January 25.

COVERAGE

The Ktunaxa Shorts team caught up with some of the students about the project.

Please see below for what they had to say.

Thanks to Bonnie Harvey, ʔaq̓am Governance Coordinator, and to Sara Frost, teacher at ʔaq̓amnik̓ school.

And of course, thank you to the students, for writing such a great song, sharing it, and sharing some of their thoughts about the whole process.

Ktunaxa Shorts Video: Dave Lalande
Ktunaxa Shorts Video Titles & Edits: Eldon Stanley

Incoming Ktunaxa Shorts!

1) Alex

2) Chenae

3) Crystal

4) Elijah

5) Michael

6) Morningstar

7) Tayden

"Culture" is available now on the ʔaq̓amnik̓ school students SoundCloud page now!

Mark your Calendars on January 25th as the day will be filled with talks about the role of fire and the Columbia Lake area.

The KNC Land Stewardship team will be meeting with Nature Conservancy of Canada, The Nature Trust of BC and BC Wildlife Federation on January 25th, 2023 and is open to all Ktunaxanin̓tik. In the morning fire ecologist, Bob Gray, will be sharing his knowledge with participants. In the afternoon, there will be talks about upcoming events set to happen during the summer.

When: 10am - 1pm & 1pm - 3pm. Includes a BBQ lunch.

Where: Highway 95 Rest stop.

Head on over to the Land Stewardship page for future updates on all their projects!

If you're looking to attend this event on January 25th, make sure to bundle up and dress appropriately to the weather!