Further to Troy Sebastian's letter, I thought he would be interested to know that the Ktunaxa Creation Story attracted a good deal of interest locally, provincially and nationally when the banners were first created in 2001. 

The story began with a group of students in the Ktunaxa Language Program at Laurie (Junior Secondary) School who undertook a project to portray the Creation Story on canvas  

banners. I believe there were ten banners. I first learned about the Ktunaxa Creation Story when a grade 8 student, Adrian Teneese, acted as the group spokesperson and displayed all the banners at the E. K. Heritage Fair, which was held on May 12 in the Tembec Gym. I remember that many members of the public stopped to admire the project and ask questions about it.  

It was one of three projects chosen to represent the East Kootenays at the National Heritage Fair, which was held in Kamloops from July 8 to 14. During that memorable week, students from all over Canada met to share their projects and learn more about Canada's heritage. On one of our trips to Historic Hat Creek Ranch, a student from each province and territory was interviewed about their project by Gloria Macarenko on CBC News to help publicize the upcoming National Heritage Fair. Adrian represented BC, and did an excellent job of explaining the significance of the Creation Story to the Ktunaxa people. At the National Heritage Fair he also demonstrated what a good ambassador he was for the Ktunaxa, when he answered many questions from interested members of the public.

The Ktunaxa Creation Story continues to raise awareness and create interest whenever Joe Pierre, Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement Facilitator with School District 5, is invited to tell the story to classes in local schools.