Children of St. Martha School holds annual Community Pow Wow

Staff and students of St. Martha School were treated to a very special event on Thursday. A Pow Wow featuring colorful costumes, cultural music and lots of dancing. Organizers say it is an event students look forward to each and every year. Organizers say the Pow Wow really helps students connect with, celebrate and learn more about the culture of our Indigenous community.

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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