Facilities

The Akisqnuk First Nation has many services for members. Non-members are also welcome at the Health Centre, which serves all First Nation people throughout the Columbia Valley. Since 2007 the Little Badger Early Learning Centre has operated for the benefit of all parents and children in the Columbia Valley.

The Band Administration office and attached hall serves as the political and social centre of the Akisqnuk First Nation. Here Chief and Council hold regular meetings, and a full compliment of staff members work on programs for band members. The band hall hosts important functions like community meetings, and other social gatherings.

Membership of the Akisqnuk First Nation come to the Akisqnuk First Nation Health Centre to receive top quality health services. Akisqnuk First Nation staff members organize and coordinate home visits as well as regular visits from local doctors and Community Health Nurses. Cranbrook-based First Nation healthcare provider Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services also works out of the Akisqnuk First Nation Health Centre. From here they provide service to First Nation people throughout the area.

Built in 2006, the Eva Joseph Family Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to serve as a daycare. In early 2007 the Little Badger Early Learning Centre, under the direction of the Akisqnuknik Development Corporation opened its doors to children aged 30 months to school age. The centre is a welcome addition, and helps meet the need for childcare on the Akisqnuk First Nation and throughout the Upper Columbia Valley. For info call 342-6331.

Recreation facilities located on the band include: a softball diamond complete with a backstop, outfield wall and dugouts; a full-size skating rink for winter; a playground for children; and an arbour for outdoor ceremonies.