Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre
Kiʔsuʔk kyukit. Good day and welcome. 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.
Housed in the former St. Eugene Mission building, which also served as a residential school, the Centre provides an opportunity to learn about everyday Ktunaxa life, renowned horsemanship, canoe-making traditions, and the enduring relationship between the Ktunaxa people and this land.
Hours of Operation
The Interpretive Centre is open Monday to Friday.
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Tours and Experiences
Guided Centre and Building Tours offer a deeper, more personal learning experience led by a Ktunaxa Elder or Knowledge Holder. Visitors hear the Ktunaxa Creation Story and learn how the Ktunaxa have lived, moved, and crafted on these lands for thousands of years.
Tours also include learning about the difficult history of St. Eugene Mission and the residential school system through firsthand accounts, as well as viewing a documentary featuring personal stories from former students. The experience concludes with the story of how St. Eugene was rebuilt into a resort that benefits the community today.
Full tours are approximately two hours and include:
- Interpretive Centre Tour, 30 minutes
- Guided St. Eugene Mission Building Tour, 60 minutes
- Red Brick School documentary presentation, 35 minutes
All tours must be arranged in advance.
Booking and Contact Information
To book a tour or for more information, contact the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre by phone at 250-417-4001 or by email at bookings@tkamnintik.com.
Cultural Significance
The Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre plays an important role in sharing Ktunaxa culture, preserving history, and supporting cultural resurgence. Through education and storytelling, the Centre contributes to a broader understanding of Indigenous history while creating space for reflection, learning, and respect.
The vision guiding this work is to create a destination of choice that honours Indigenous culture, lives in harmony with the land, supports families, and enriches the community.
