Ktunaxa Shorts

AshFireWear

by Eldon Stanley, KNC Multimedia

Introducing Ashley O'Neil and AshFireWear, located in Windermere, British Columbia of the East Kootenay region, ɁamakɁis Ktunaxa.

Ashley O'Neil aka "Smashing Ash," a well-earned nickname due to Ashley "smashing the ash" while wearing a smile on her face in search of remaining embers to put out in wildfires, is a provider of female firefighting clothing, but not limited to her, as Ashley also has a male clothing line available, too.

Having worked as a firefighter and firefighting trainer, Ashley noticed the lack of female protective clothing available and used this opportunity to become a provider.

With an understanding of the standards required to produce firefighting clothing, she grabbed her materials, a needle, some thread and worked the sewing machine and so AshFireWear was born.

What is AshFireWear?

AshFireWear is a business that provides bio-degradable, protective clothing to firefighters and other workers.

The equipment covers the NFP standards of 1977 CGSB 155.22 and NFPA 21 12, (say that about ten times!)

Ashley let us know the shirts, pants and coveralls can be used by "Wildland Firefighters," "Urban Interfacing Firefighters," "Welders," "Miners," "Oil Field Workers," and "Hydro Workers."

Where can you find AshFireWear?

Ashley let us know that she likes to keep it simple so you may notice some patterns in the naming convention of her socials... Reach out to her for individual or bulk buys via these channels...

Website: ashfirewear.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/ashfirewear/100063529142945/

Email: ashfirewear@gmail.com

And don't forget to check out the Ktunaxa Ready Ash Fire Wear page!

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By Sara Chorney
Community/Public Health Nurse

Kiʔsuʔk Kyukyit Q̓apiniskiǂ,

The Health Clinic nurses are hosting a Medication Return Event during the month of March.

They were set up next to KNC Reception on Wednesday March 15, with free snacks and an info booth about safely disposing of medications and prescriptions.

Details:

Return Your Medication
Enter to Win a Prize!

(Gift Cards to St. Eugene or Ella's Restaurant)
Prizes up for grabs until March 31, 2023.

After March 31, you can return your old medication to most pharmacies.

(But they don't offer prizes.)

WHERE:
Drop off your unused, expired medications

to the KNC Health Clinic

220 Cranbrook Street North
(Clinic entrance is on the north side of the building)

WHEN:
Regular clinic hours: 9 to 4, Monday to Friday
Contest goes until March 31, end of day (4 pm)

WHO:
Contest is open to all community members and KNC staff.
One entry per person, must bring in medication for safe disposal to enter.
Winners will be contacted individually.

WHAT:
Any medications you are done with, including...

• antibiotics
• prescriptions
• birth control
• vitamins
• pills
• tablets
• patches
• creams
• inhalers
• pet medications.

Draw prize details:
Win one of two $150 gift certificates to St Eugene’s Numa Restaurant or one $100 gift certificate to Ella’s.

Event closes at the end of the day on March 31^st.

This event was made possible by a grant from the First Nations Health Authority for Healthy Medication Return.

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!