Oki. It means hello or welcome in the traditional Blackfoot language. Lethbridge is celebrating Truth and Reconciliation Week. New signs for the city’s official Blackfoot greeting were displayed on Wednesday morning at Park Place Mall to showcase Indigenous artists. As Video Journalist Micah Quinn explains, these new pieces will be shown off at various places […]Read More
A special powwow is returning for the first time in two years. The Kainai Powwow and Celebration is coming to the Blood Tribe starting tonight with traditional Indigenous games and sports. Travis Plaited Hair, with the powwow committee, says he’s excited to welcome back everyone to Red Crow Park in Standoff, Alberta and you can […]Read More
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
A new art installation is hoping to spark some conversations about decolonization. The Hope and Healing Canada project has woven intricate pieces of red yarn using crochet and placed them on the front of the Fort Whoop-Up building in Lethbridge. Organizers for the project say it is meant to really illustrate the connection between our […]Read More
Tuesday marked National Indigenous Peoples Day. Here in Lethbridge there were multiple events taking place at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College to honour our First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the day kicked off with a round dance full of soaring melodies and beating drums.Read More
A multicultural concert event will be making its way to our city this weekend. Kirb-Fest will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists to the Yates Theatre. Willy Big Bull is an artist who will be performing at Kirb-Fest. He says he got his start performing in front of live audiences at funerals playing sombre and […]Read More
A two-day Stone Pipe celebration took place this weekend at Lethbridge College. It included a drumming and singing contest along with several other events. Stone Pipe days are a chance to recognize indigenous culture within our community. BCN’s Angela Stewart chatted with one attendee who explained why the event was extra special for him.Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kamloops, BC over the weekend marking the one year anniversary of 215 unmarked graves being discovered not far from a former residential school. Trudeau said it was an important time to come together. While the PM was in Kamloops he was greeted by a number of Indigenous people who were […]Read More
St. Francis Junior High School received its very own Blackfoot name on Wednesday morning. Students and staff gathered to watch a special naming ceremony. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the details on the new Blackfoot name for the school.Read More
Indigenous Awareness Week is being celebrated at the University of Lethbridge until April 7. The U of L Art Gallery has a plethora of art from Indigenous artists that is now on display. Micah Quinn has the details on the intricate art.Read More
The Galt Museum and Archives and Fort Whoop Up are now offering free admission to any Indigenous visitors who want to visit the museum and fort. The CEO and Executive Director of the Galt, Darrin Martens, says this is an important step in furthering relationships with Indigenous people. “This initiative was taken as part of […]Read More
Stone Pipe Days is a celebration of Indigenous culture at Lethbridge College. Stone pipes are used in Blackfoot ceremonies to make an offering to the Source of Life in their culture. As Micah Quinn explains, traditional Indigenous singing and dancing was a staple on Thursday morning.Read More
Students from the Piikani Nation had the chance Wednesday afternoon to learn all about what Lethbridge College’s Wind Turbine Technician program has to offer. As Angela Stewart explains, a prospective student who attended says, once he joins the program, he hopes to become a good example for other people on his reserve.Read More
The 2022 International Peace Pow-Wow and Festival took place this past weekend. Indigenous dancers gathered at the Enmax Centre to promote healing for First Nations in southern Alberta and compete for prize money during the competitions. As Micah Quinn explains, an honour guard led out a delegation to mark the very special event.Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Indigenous Relations Minister, Rick Wilson, made their way to Standoff on Monday night to announce additional funding for Indigenous communities. The Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation project has invested over $160 million since 2019 in three key sectors. They include $93 million for the Cascade Power Project, $40 million for eight […]Read More
The Lethbridge Legion kicked off Tuesday with the announcement of National Flag Day. This day holds a special connection to 1965 as the branch was joined by members of the community to lower and raise the flag. BCN’s Micah Quinn explains the importance of National Flag Day for our country.Read More
A new Indigenous exhibit is now on display at the Galt Museum and Archives. It showcases Indigenous culture and the impact the pandemic has had on them. As Micah Quinn explains, this exhibit features beautiful masks.Read More
A virtual memorial to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is taking place next week in Lethbridge. Pictures and names will be displayed at Lethbridge City Hall to honour many of the victims. As Micah Quin explains, organizers say this virtual memorial is a serious call to action.Read More
An Indigenous man is recounting his experiences during his time serving with the Canadian military in Afghanistan. He offered his take on what we as a country learned from being in Afghanistan. As Micah Quinn explains, he says serving as an Indigenous military member had its share of challenges.Read More
Premier Jason Kenney is facing an earlier call for a leadership review. That is according to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, who says constituency associations have passed a resolution calling for it to be held in March instead of April of next year.Read More
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
A new Indigenous youth mentorship program is looking to carry on the legacy of a fallen teenager. As Micah Quinn explains, the group is hoping to raise awareness for someone who touched many hearts.Read More
Many including Liberals within the Trudeau caucus are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign. It stems from the recent holiday he took in Tofino, BC on the inaugural National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Political reporter, Brian Lilley, tells BCN’s Hal Roberts that it doesn’t appear as though will be stepping aside anytime […]Read More
An Indigenous student from the University of Lethbridge has designed a t-shirt that is now the theme for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. As Micah Quinn explains, the student has a personal connection to residential schools within her family, and this day hits pretty close to home.Read More
The Christian Heritage Party is hoping for your vote on September 20th. Geoffrey Capp is the candidate for the Lethbridge riding. We asked Mr. Capp how important it is for Canada to pay off the 1.1 trillion-dollar debt and balance the budget. Read More
The City of Lethbridge will observe the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30. City officials hope the new holiday won’t just mean a day off, rather a day to reflect and attend community events organized by the Indigenous community. All city facilities will be closed on Sept. 30. Both Mayor […]Read More
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
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
On Tuesday, the Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously to advance the Indigenous Place-making Strategy six months ahead from the originally-scheduled start. The strategy is designed to review and audit public spaces, markers and language to create a more inclusive community for everyone. Councillor Jeff Coffman, says truth and reconciliation will play a big role in […]Read More
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
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