THESE LANDS HOLD OLDER STORIES.
The Ktunaxa people have lived on and cared for this land for more than 10,000 years. Their language is unique in the world, and their teachings remain woven into the valleys, waterways, and mountains around Cranbrook. This is living culture, not just history, and it continues to shape the region today.
At St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino, the former residential school has been reclaimed and transformed into an Indigenous-owned destination. Here, visitors can learn through the interpretive centre, walk the grounds with new understanding, and witness a powerful renewal of culture, land, and community. Take time to learn more about the Ktunaxa Nation and the homelands you’re exploring.
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Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre
The Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre is a cultural gathering place where Ktunaxa people share their heritage, mythology, and way of life with visitors. Operated by the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Centre showcases historic artifacts, contemporary Indigenous art, archival photographs, and displays of traditional stone, bead, hide, wood, and cloth work.
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
The Mission Building, once a residential school, was reclaimed under the leadership of the Ktunaxa Nation and transformed into a full-service resort and community gathering place.
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The Ktunaxa Homelands
We invite you to explore the Ktunaxa Homelands, ʔamakiʔis Ktunaxa, through imagery, stories and an interactive map.
Discover the meanings behind traditional names and connect with the landscape, interpretive sites and Ktunaxa businesses
Plan a visit.
Planning a trip to Cranbrook? Here’s a good place to start.
