Celebrating the 2024 Blackfoot Winter Solstice

Everything is ready to celebrate the 2024 Blackfoot Winter Solstice. This is a major event for Blackfoot people as they acknowledge and respect the coming home of the sun. The community is invited to attend this Saturday, at the Cavendish Farms Centre, on the Westside of Lethbridge. Jennie Sudo, Partnership Strategist for the Recreation & Culture Department at the City of Lethbridge, talks about why Winter Solstice, or the shortest day of the year, is important. The event will start at 10:00 am on Saturday and will include traditional Blackfoot games, drum & dance along with a free public skate. 

Heidi Echavarria

Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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