AFN Enterprises Limited Partnership (AFN Enterprises), the business arm of ʔakisq ̓ nuk First Nation (ʔAFN), is pleased to announce its acquisition of approximately 11.6 acres of land in Windermere.

Situated between North Street and Bench Road, this property will be used to help alleviate the housing crisis in ʔamak ̓ is Ktunaxa.

In particular, there will be a number of rental units with the concept of the living wage used to set rental rates. Some of these rental units will be used to attract employees to ʔakisq ̓ nuk First Nation as it increases its capacity to provide important services to its members and community.

“AFN Enterprises realizes the importance this transaction has for ʔAFN and the Ktunaxa Nation – we are re-establishing Ktunaxanintik stewardship over a portion of ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa. AFN Enterprises is excited to provide a true community- building project that will assist ʔakisq ̓ nuk First Nation and the Columbia Valley,” said Rob Thomas, GM.

Established in October 2023, AFN Enterprises seeks to further the Mission and Vision of ʔAFN and the Ktunaxa Nation, while creating lasting generational value for ʔAFN.

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