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Giant human spiderweb at Calgary school hopes to strengthen community

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WATCH: Hundreds of students gathered with staff and Indigenous elders at Foothills Acadamy Friday, joining hands in a symbolic gesture of community strength. As Sarah Offin reports, Ani to pisi (spiderweb) is a Blackfoot creation story local students are now bringing to life — in a big way. – Jun 6, 2025

Editorial Note: The attached video has been edited with a correction to elder Roy Bear Chief’s title. Global News incorrectly described Bear Chief as being from Tsuut’ina. The font has been corrected to reflect his ties with Siksika First Nation.

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Hundreds of students gathered with staff and Indigenous elders at Foothills Acadamy Friday, joining hands in a symbolic gesture of community strength.

Ani to pisi (spiderweb) is a Blackfoot creation story local students are now bringing to life — in a big way.

Beginning with drumming and a round dance, participants say the giant spiderweb symbolizes interconnectedness. It’s hoped the event will be followed by other community-building events, expanding Canadians shared journey through reconciliation.

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