Iskut Band celebrates grand opening of new Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime School – Łuwechon House of Learning, expanding education opportunities for youth
October 16, 2025 – Iskut, Tahltan Territory, British Columbia – Indigenous Services Canada and Iskut Band
The Iskut Band held a grand opening ceremony today for their new school, now called Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime, which translates to Łuwechōn House of Learning. The modern facility will enable more children to learn in their home community while staying connected to Tahltan culture and language.
Located on Iskut IR #6, the newly opened 1,463 m² school stands as a vibrant symbol of renewal, resilience, and community pride. Replacing the Klappan Independent School—built in 1978 and no longer able to meet the growing needs of the community—this new facility was thoughtfully designed with input from students, educators, Elders, and families.
The Iskut Band offers in-class education for students from kindergarten to grade 9. Due to high demand from students wishing to remain in the community, Iskut provides supported online learning for grades 10 to 12. Future plans include expanding the school to better accommodate these higher grades, as enrollment is rapidly increasing due to the new facility.
This project was made possible through a partnership between Iskut Band and the Government of Canada, with nearly $24.5 million invested by Canada and an additional $900,000 from the Iskut Band.