New Community Services Centre: Upcoming Engagement

Cook’s Ferry Indian Band is developing a new, fully funded community services centre in Antko, located in Merritt, B.C. This multiplex will serve as a hub for community and Band services in Antko.

Curious about the plans for the development? Interested in sharing your ideas for the centre?

Join us for the upcoming engagement sessions facilitated by Two Worlds Consulting.

Naming Circle:

• Purpose: Help us think of names for the building in nɬeʔkepmxćn

• Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., followed by lunch

• Location: Spences Bridge Community Hall or Zoom

Information-Sharing Sessions:

• Purpose: Learn about the plans for the centre and share your ideas

• Option 1: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Zoom only

• Option 2: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Spences Bridge Community Hall or Zoom

• Option 3: Community BBQ in Merritt; date and location to be announced.

Survey:

• Purpose: Tell us more about what you want from your community services centre

• Dates: Survey opens from May 26 to June 7, 2026

• Location: Online version will be shared on Facebook, with printed surveys available to fill out at the Antko Office

Open Houses:

Purpose: Hear what community members have contributed to the plans for the community services centre and let us know whether you agree with those ideas. Join for a meal and a chance to win door prizes as well!

• Option 1: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.; Spences Bridge Community Hall or Zoom

• Option 2: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Antko Office, Merritt

Questions? Contact Jenn Hewitt by emailing reception@cooksferry.ca or calling 250-458-2224