How to Contribute

Ktuq̓ȼqakyam runs four times per year, if there is enough content.

Print run is 1,000 copies, and the press is in Cranbrook (Black Press.)

Distribution is by bulk drop-off at distribution points (Ktunaxa First Nations and businesses), with some direct mail as requested.

We welcome contributions any time of the year.

Here are some rough content guidelines about preparing content for print:

• Feature Stories
  Pitch your feature story ideas be emailing News@Ktunaxa.org.
  Features are between 750 and 1,000 words, with one or more photos.
  Subject should be of interest to a wide Ktunaxa readership.
  We can schedule page space for you.
  
  
• Short News Items
  Send your finished short news items to News@ktunaxa.org.
  Items can be anywhere from 100 to 500 words, with photos optional.
  These items are to tell Ktunaxa readers something you believe of value to them.
  
  
• Nations’ Updates
  Readers will welcome updates from Ktunaxa First Nations and Tribes.
  Anywhere from 100 to 1,000 words, and photos most appreciated. Please email updates to News@ktunaxa.org.
  
  
• Photos are most welcome!
  Please ensure the images are in JPG form, and the resolution of the image is 200 dpi or higher.
  Contact News@ktunaxa.org for more info. Photos will usually run in black and white, but feature photos will be in colour.
  We don't offer payment for photos, but will share photo credit, including a link to your website if you have other work there.
  **Please include photographer’s name, and the names of the people in the photos,
  along with a ‘cutline’ explaining what is happening in the photo.
  
  
• Language & Culture Learnings
  An educational and sharing space open to all Ktunaxa who have something to share about Language & Culture.
  Can be as short as 25 words or up to 1,000 if a feature-length piece. Email News@ktunaxa.org.
  
  
• Business Cards
  Bring in your business card for us to scan for the back-page directory.
  Or send a scan or high-quality cell phone photo to News@ktunaxa.org.
  This is a free marketing opportunity. Or share a ready-made ad with us to run.
• Business Profiles
  Let us know if you'd like to be featured in a business profile, we can work with your listing on KtunaxaReady.com, or start from scratch.

• Events Promotions:
  Please provide:
  Name of event;
  date;
  time;
  location;
  purpose;
  contact info;
  photos or promo posters if possible.
  Email news@ktunaxa.org.
  
  
• Story Tips:
  We are always on the lookout for story tips and are most excited to receive stories written by Ktunaxa.
  Reach out! News@ktunaxa.org.

"Not a writer?"

No problem!

There are many ways to prepare stories for sharing.

We can interview you, help you find a writer to work with, or work with you to polish what you have.