Yaqan Nu ? kiy School is certified and accredited by both the BC Ministry of Education and the First Nations School Association. Operated by and located within the Lower Kootenay Band (Creston, BC) we have 105 students from pre-school to grade 7 and maintain a special focus on ktunaxa culture and language, outdoor education, and relationship-based learning. Yaqan Nukiy School has a diverse staff of over 20 individuals including: teachers, education assistants, school counselor, vice principal/learning support, and support from contracted speech language pathologists and occupational therapists.