Blackfoot

• Fort Whoop-Up Blackfoot exhibit charting Indigenous history

  “My best part of my life is just to tell my grandfathers stories here so everybody can see and enjoy them and see the kind of life we had,” expressed Yellow Horn.

  Features

  Jun 28, 2023
  
• Lethbridge recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day: ‘Still a lot of work to be done’

  Organizers hope the activities share Indigenous culture through a modern perspective.

  Perspectives

  Jun 21, 2023
  
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• Lethbridge police to introduce new design incorporating Blackfoot values

  The art will be displayed inside the station, as well as through digital promotions and will serve as a visual representation of those values.

  Features

  Apr 17, 2023
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• Blackfoot culture becomes part of school meal planning in Fort Macleod, Alta.

  Elders are joining students during meal times to share stories and Indigenous culture.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023
• The drum beats on at 23rd annual International Peace Pow-wow

  The booming drum beat, dancers and traditional regalia filled the ENMAX Centre this weekend for the 23rd annual International Peace Pow-wow in Lethbridge.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
• Indigenous-inspired room unveiled in Calgary Ikea showroom

  One of the most popular home décor stores is unveiling a new idea. Ikea designers visited the home of an Indigenous woman and collaborated to create a room in a Calgary showroom.

  Features

  Jan 12, 2023
• Free Blackfoot language lessons shedding light on Indigenous culture

  The Galt Museum and Archives in Lethbridge, Alta., is partnering with a longtime educator to bring free Blackfoot language lessons to the public.

  Education

  Nov 17, 2022
• Battle of the Belly River story getting Indigenous voice

  Through a partnership, the stories of the Battle of the Belly River will be transcribed with to create a virtual reality experience.

  Perspectives

  Oct 25, 2022
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• Ground breaks on affordable housing units for Blackfoot women in Lethbridge

  More affordable housing is coming to Lethbridge as soon as next spring.

  Features

  Oct 4, 2022
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• Truth and Reconciliation Week begins in Lethbridge

  "(It) cannot be a false reconciliation statement where we all applaud for one day and then turn our back on Blackfoot or Indigenous people."

  Features

  Sep 26, 2022