Tags : Blackfoot Confederacy

‘It’s an incredible honour’: University student athlete named as recipient

Angela Stewart September 28, 2022

The University of Lethbridge has a new scholarship and it’s designed to offer more opportunities to Blackfoot student athletes. It’s called the Saokiawakaasi Scholarship and it’s specifically for first year athletes. The director of Pronghorn Athletics explains the specific qualifications they looked for when selecting a recipient. “It was very specific it did need to […]Read More

Blackfoot heritage showcased at new Waterton Lakes National Park visitor

Angela Stewart July 19, 2022

Waterton Lakes National Park had the official grand opening of its new visitor centre on Wednesday. The special event was hosted by Parks Canada along with the Kainai and Piikani Nations. The original interpretive centre burned down during the Kenow Wildfires back in 2017. While the new centre opened to the public in February, this […]Read More

Traditional indigenous culture to be showcased at 2022 Whoop Up

Angela Stewart July 7, 2022

For over a year now the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and the Blackfoot Confederacy have been teaming up to bring something very special to this year’s Whoop Up Days. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, a new initiative will be the first of its kind for the parade and is yet another step closer to reconciliation. […]Read More

Blackfoot Confederacy flag raising ceremony takes place at Chinook Regional

Angela Stewart June 23, 2022

A flag-raising ceremony took place Thursday morning at Chinook Regional Hospital. Alberta Health Services says this is one of the many steps needed to bring systematic changes to the healthcare system. A member of the Blackfoot Confederacy Council says they are making the steps to eventually bridge those gaps within the system as we work […]Read More

Raising the flag for the Blackfoot Confederacy

Micah Quinn November 8, 2021

A Blackfoot Confederacy flag raising took place Monday at Chinook High School in Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, Indigenous speakers spoke about the importance of the flag and what we can do to work towards reconciliation.Read More

Lethbridge College recognize Truth and Reconciliation Week by unveiling new

Bridge City News September 28, 2021

In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Week, Lethbridge College unveiled a new Iissksiniip (Coming to Know and Learn) Coulee Walk, where people can explore the coulees near the college while learning about the land we are on. Artist of the Iissksiniip Coulee Walk, William Singer III, says the walk is a self-guided tour that […]Read More

Blackfoot Confederacy flag raised in Lethbridge in observance of National

Naveen Day June 21, 2021

The Blackfoot Confederacy flag was raised Monday morning at Lethbridge City Hall to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day. A ceremony at the city centre consisted of speeches from dignitaries, and traditional dancing. Indigenous Relations Coordinator for the City, Pamela Beebe, describes the meaning of the flag and why it is important that it be raised. […]Read More

Remembering the victims of the Baker Massacre

Naveen Day June 21, 2021

Indigenous life has been dark lately as the Residential School history of Canada has reared its ugly face. A monument was recently dedicated in Cardston. This was not only to honour the children who didn’t make it home, but also to remember the victims of a brutal massacre. Former Cardston High School teacher Kara Baldwin […]Read More

Former minister attempted to shine light on residential school atrocities

Jeannette Rocher June 5, 2021

A former minister who was kicked out of the United Church for shining a light on the atrocities of residential schools says he believes there should be an international inquiry into them in Canada. Kevin Annett wrote a book on the subject called Murder by Decree.Read More

Discovery of Kamloops residential school burial site could be the

Naveen Day June 1, 2021

Health Director for the Blackfoot Confederacy, Bonnie Healy, says that the crumbling structures of former residential schools are starting to tell stories that have been kept hidden from us for decades.Read More