Ktuq̓ȼqakyam Newspaper
Kiʔsuʔk Kyukyit!
Announcing the revitalization of Ktuq̓ȼqakyam, The Bearer of News, Teller of Tales.
This Ktunaxa newspaper starts up again in September, 2022, and will come out on a seasonal production cycle.
(Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer issues.)
It will be on newsprint, between 16 and 20 pages, with colour on the outside spreads.
We're seeking stories, photos, announcements, business profiles, first-person reports, news tips and events.
The Ktunaxa Nation Council Core Services Communications Team is working to rebuild Ktuq̓ȼqakyam.
The newspaper is meant to be of value to all Ktunaxa, contributors and readers alike.
We look forward to assemblingContinue reading
Kiʔsuʔk Kyukyit!
Announcing the revitalization of Ktuq̓ȼqakyam, The Bearer of News, Teller of Tales.
This Ktunaxa newspaper starts up again in September, 2022, and will come out on a seasonal production cycle.
(Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer issues.)
It will be on newsprint, between 16 and 20 pages, with colour on the outside spreads.
We're seeking stories, photos, announcements, business profiles, first-person reports, news tips and events.
The Ktunaxa Nation Council Core Services Communications Team is working to rebuild Ktuq̓ȼqakyam.
The newspaper is meant to be of value to all Ktunaxa, contributors and readers alike.
We look forward to assembling a newsprint product with Ktunaxa-centric content, and to distributing it far and wide.
Please see below for some handy content guidelines.
Thank you and look forward to hearing from you,
Rachelle Sebastian
Dave Lalande
Trish Barnes
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ǂumayitnamu Spring, 2023 Issue
Check out the latest issue... 16 pages featuring:
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Complex Care Housing in Cranbrook
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and lots more...
Click here --> ǂumayitnamu Spring 2023
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¢̕upnakutnamu :: Fall, 2022 Issue
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How to Contribute
Ktuq̓ȼqakyam will run four times per year.
Print run will be 1,000 copies.
Distribution will be by bulk drop-off at distribution points, with some direct mail as requested.
In between the newsprint issues, there will be digital issues, so we welcome contributions any time of the year.
Here are some rough content guidelines about preparing content for print:
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.
**Please include photographer’s name, and the names of the people in the photos,
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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.
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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.
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Nations’ Updates:
Sharing stories from the four Ktunaxa First Nations is top priority.
Readers will welcome news items, columns, reports, photo essays,
"Nasuʔkin Updates," Health Centre news, Community Initiatives and more.
Anywhere from 100 to 1,000 words, and photos most appreciated. Please email updates to News@ktunaxa.org.
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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.
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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.
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Letters and Opinion:
This section is for letters and opinion pieces up to 300 words in length.
Letters may be edited for length and clarity and must include a phone number and address of the author.
(This information will not appear in print, but is needed to verify the letter.)
No edited opinion pieces or letters will run without explicit permission of the original author.
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Events Promotions:
Please provide:
Name of event;
date;
time;
location;
purpose;
contact info;
photos or promo posters if possible.
Email news@ktunaxa.org.
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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.
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Feature Stories:
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Documents and Media
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Kathryn Teneese Truth and Reconciliation 2Day FM Interview.mp3 (7.7 MB) (mp3)
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Media Summary Docs
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Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update March 11.pdf (435 KB) (pdf)
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Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update March 4.pdf (422 KB) (pdf)
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Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Jan 29 to Feb 11.pdf (435 KB) (pdf)
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0001 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Oct 12 to 16.pdf (423 KB) (pdf)
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001 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Dec 5 to 11.pdf (418 KB) (pdf)
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Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Oct 2 to Oct 29.pdf (435 KB) (pdf)
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0002 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Oct 19 to 23.pdf (414 KB) (pdf)
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002 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Dec 12 to 18.pdf (436 KB) (pdf)
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0003 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Oct 24 to 30.pdf (408 KB) (pdf)
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003 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Jan 1 to 8.pdf (412 KB) (pdf)
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0004 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Oct 31 to Nov 6.pdf (404 KB) (pdf)
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004 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Jan 9 to 15.pdf (482 KB) (pdf)
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0005 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Nov 7 to 13.pdf (407 KB) (pdf)
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005 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Jan 16 to 22.pdf (410 KB) (pdf)
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006 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Jan 23 to 29.pdf (450 KB) (pdf)
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007 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Jan 30 to Feb 5.pdf (442 KB) (pdf)
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008 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Feb 6 to Feb 12.pdf (433 KB) (pdf)
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009 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Feb 13 to Feb 19.pdf (432 KB) (pdf)
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010 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update April 10 to April 16.pdf (420 KB) (pdf)
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010 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Mar 13 to 19.pdf (424 KB) (pdf)
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011 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Mar 27 to April 1.pdf (434 KB) (pdf)
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012 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update April 17 to April 23.pdf (432 KB) (pdf)
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013 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update April 24 to April 30.pdf (426 KB) (pdf)
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014 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update May 1 to May 7.pdf (437 KB) (pdf)
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015 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update May 15 to May 21.pdf (413 KB) (pdf)
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016 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update May 22 to May 28.pdf (433 KB) (pdf)
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017 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update May 29 to June 4.pdf (495 KB) (pdf)
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018 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update June 5 to June 11.pdf (434 KB) (pdf)
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019 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update June 17 to June 23.pdf (448 KB) (pdf)
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020 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update June 19 to June 25.pdf (447 KB) (pdf)
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021 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update June 26 to July 2.pdf (421 KB) (pdf)
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022 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update July 3 to July 9.pdf (439 KB) (pdf)
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023 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update July 10 to July 16.pdf (436 KB) (pdf)
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024 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update July 24 to July 30.pdf (420 KB) (pdf)
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025 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update July 31 to Aug 6.pdf (467 KB) (pdf)
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026 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Aug 14 to 20.pdf (428 KB) (pdf)
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027 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Aug 21 to 27.pdf (425 KB) (pdf)
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028 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Sept 4 to 10.pdf (423 KB) (pdf)
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029 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Sept 11 to 17.pdf (429 KB) (pdf)
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030 Ktunaxa Nation Council Media Update Sept 18 to Oct 1.pdf (136 KB) (pdf)
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Who's Listening
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Email dlalande@ktunaxa.org