News & Events

Empowering Indigenous Communities with Capacity Partners

Feb 3, 2025 | Newsletter

Building Leadership and Empowering Communities At Capacity Partners, our mission is to uplift Indigenous communities bycreating opportunities for growth, leadership, and sustainable development.This year, we are proud to introduce new initiatives that align with...

KTC Attends Loon River First Nation Community Meeting

Feb 3, 2025 | Front Page, Newsletter

On the evening of January 23rd, members of the Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council (KTC) attended the Loon River First Nation Community Meeting to connect with the community and showcase the various programs and services available. KTC staff set up information tables,...

KTC Job Expo/Youth Symposium

Jan 29, 2025 | Front Page, Newsletter

Red Earth Recreation Centre May 14 & 15, 2025 Growing our Own; Our Youth, Our Future 2025 An Event in collaboration with the KTC ISET Program, KTC Education Authority, KTC Child and Family Services and Employer Partnerships On May 14 &15th, our communities...

A Season of Joy: Christmas Concerts in Our SchoolsChristmas Concerts

Jan 1, 2025 | Newsletter

This holiday season, our schools in the community came alive with the spirit of Christmas as students, staff, and families gathered to celebrate through music, dance, and heartfelt performances. The annual Christmas concerts were a festive highlight, showcasing the...

Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Welcomes New Grand Chief Gilbert Okemow

Nov 22, 2024 | Front Page, Newsletter

The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council is proud to announce and congratulate Gilbert Okemow as the newly elected Grand Chief. His leadership, vision, and dedication to our communities are well-recognized, and we look forward to the positive changes his guidance will bring...

Nikan Kakike Awasisak Sensory Teepee

Nov 22, 2024 | Newsletter

The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Nikan Kakike Awasisak Sensory Teepee was set up at Treaty Days in Lubicon Lake Band, Loon River First Nation, and Peerless Trout First Nation in July and August 2024. The sensory teepee concept originated from Dr. Grant Bruno, an...

Addressing Economic Leakage in First Nations Communities: A Path to Sustainable Growth

Oct 30, 2024 | Newsletter

Economic leakage is a pressing issue in many First Nations communities, where locally earned money flows out to external businesses rather than circulating within the community. This outflow stifles local economic growth, reduces job opportunities, and hinders the...

The Importance of Good Governance for Economic Success: How KTC Investments Corp. Aligns with These Principles

Oct 30, 2024 | Newsletter

In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, good governance has become a cornerstone for success, particularly for First Nations economic ventures. The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council (KTC), through its investment arm, KTC Investments Corp. (KTCIC), has embraced...

KTC Emergency Services Program: Supporting Our Nations in Preparedness and Response

Oct 30, 2024 | Front Page, Newsletter

KTC’s Emergency Services Program has secured funding for the next three years to enhance support for the five Member Nations in Emergency Management. Our program's role is not to take over during a disaster but to provide vital support for preparedness, mitigation,...

Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority Receives Recognition for Launch of Bilingual Website Celebrating Cree Language and Indigenous Culture

Oct 28, 2024 | Front Page

We are honored to announce that Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority (KTCEA) has been recognized for the successful launch of its new bilingual website, which celebrates and promotes the Cree language and Indigenous culture. This recognition comes from...

Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council (KTC) Acquires Prominent Commercial Office Building in Edmonton!

Jul 10, 2023 | Front Page

📢 Exciting News! Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council (KTC) Acquires Prominent Commercial Office Building in Edmonton! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that KTC has successfully acquired a remarkable commercial office building in Edmonton! This strategic acquisition represents...

(Alexandra) Samantha Laboucan

Feb 21, 2023 | Front Page

Samantha Anderson, a proud member of the Whitefish Lake First Nation #459, recently achieved a significant milestone in her academic journey. On June 30, 2022, Samantha graduated from OLDS College with a Business Management Diploma. Her path to this achievement was...

Memorandum of Agreement

Dec 14, 2022 | Front Page

On December 8, 2022, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council and the Government of Alberta. In attendance were: Chief Ivan Sawan, Loon River First Nation;Chief Albert Thunder, Whitefish Lake First Nation;Chief Gilbert Okemow,...