Windermere, B.C. – The ʔakisq̓nuk First Nation, with funding support from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, has been carrying out an operational fuel treatment project east of the ʔakisq̓nuk Reserve and two kilometers north of Fairmont Hot Springs. The goal is to reduce the fire behaviour of future wildfires that could impact the community and surrounding areas. The project, set to be completed this fall, has also realized other benefits, including enhanced wildlife habitat and family-supporting jobs for Ktunaxa members, serving as a catalyst for future projects led by the Nation.