ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises

04/20/2026

Looking for a local caterer for our upcoming AGM! If you or someone you know provides catering services, please reach out or tag them below.
[email protected]

04/01/2026

ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises Business Development Grant 2026.
Now Open!
Are you an ʔaq̓am Community Member with a business dream ready to take off, or an existing venture ready to grow? This is your chance!
📣 Applications are now open for the 2026 Business Development Grant, supporting local entrepreneurs and helping our community thrive by fostering economic independence and driving local self-sufficiency.📣
🗓️ Deadline to apply: April 27, 2026, by 4:30 PM
📍 Pick up applications: ACE Log Building (during business hours)
📧 Or request by email: [email protected]
You can drop off completed applications at the ACE Log Building or email them in before the deadline.
Let’s build strong, sustainable businesses together—powered by community, culture, and creativity! 💪✨
̓am

03/27/2026

ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises Business Development Grant 2026 – Now Open!

Are you an ʔaq̓am Community Member with a business dream ready to take off, or an existing venture ready to grow? This is your chance!

📣 Applications are now open for the 2026 Business Development Grant, supporting local entrepreneurs and helping our community thrive by fostering economic independence and driving local self-sufficiency.📣

🗓️ Deadline to apply: April 27, 2026, by 4:30 PM
📍 Pick up applications: ACE Log Building (during business hours)
📧 Or request by email: [email protected]

You can drop off completed applications at the ACE Log Building or email them in before the deadline.

Let’s build strong, sustainable businesses together—powered by community, culture, and creativity! 💪✨

̓am

03/06/2026

The Spitz Centre for Indigenous Business Education at UBC Sauder School of Business is now recruiting for the 2026 Ch’nook Management Program (CMP).

This certificate program supports Indigenous participants across Canada in building business and entrepreneurship skills. The program includes three in-person weeks at UBC in Vancouver plus a few online sessions, with travel, accommodations, and tuition bursaries available for those who qualify.

Application deadline is March 18, 2026.

More information on how to apply, visit:

Aimed at Aboriginal business people, the Ch’nook Management Program integrates Aboriginal values with the business skills required for managing successful businesses or developing new ones.

01/23/2026

Where Food Sovereignty and Innovation comes together!

Our Aq’am Growcer Unit, which is located at the Nupqu Nursery, has started growing Lettuce! We are thankful to be able to provide fresh lettuce to the area. Please check them out at ʔAq̓am Trading Gas Bar

12/12/2025

Ktunaxa Careers Start With ACE MacKay!
Now recruiting for
Mining | Infrastructure | Transportation | Mechanics
Join our new Direct Career Pathways Initiative and take the first step into a strong and rewarding future.
Contact Aminda Thomas [email protected]

12/04/2025

Win a youth ski pass to Kimberley Alpine Resort!

⛷️ ACE & RCR are giving away 10 seasons passes to ʔaq̓am youth for the 2025-2026 ski season.

How to enter:
Open to ʔaq̓am youth aged 7-17
Fill out the form: https://forms.office.com/r/DDHmi7Hrpr
OR email Ivan Nikolov (see poster for info)

ENTER BY FRIDAY DECEMBER 12th
draw takes place Monday, December 15th

11/25/2025

Happening this evening!! Starts at 5. Light dinner at 6!

Guided by Our Vision: Mapping the Next Five Years of Economic Development.

Please join us on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5pm.

11/13/2025

Guided by Our Vision: Mapping the Next Five Years of Economic Development.

Please join us on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5pm.

10/23/2025

Tomorrow is the Business & Community Excellence Awards!
Limited tickets remaining - grab them while you can!

✨ Let’s Celebrate Kimberley’s Best! ✨
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and community spirit as we recognize this year’s outstanding businesses, leaders, and volunteers who make Kimberley shine.
🎶 Enjoy live music from Don Glasrud
🎤 Hear opening remarks from Mayor Don McCormick
🎙️ Be inspired by keynote speaker Ben Sargent, Executive Director of Kootenay Employment Services
🚐 Take advantage of our complimentary shuttle to the Platzl after the event — DM us to reserve your seat!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Visit the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce website to grab yours before they’re gone.
Let’s come together to celebrate success, connect with our community, and toast to another amazing year in Kimberley! 🥂

09/12/2025

Ki?su?k kyukyit!

Please join us for this exciting event on October 1st!

RSVP to [email protected]

by September 25th, 2025.

Thank you! hu sukiǂq̓ukni