Indigenous Elders
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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.CanadaMar 6, 2023
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Bison herd protected as wildlife on provincial land around Banff National ParkA plains bison herd has officially been protected as wildlife on provincial land near Banff National Park, giving the Banff bison the same protection as other wildlife should they wander out of the park and onto provincial land.CanadaAug 21, 2018
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Banff holds blessing ceremony with Indigenous elders before letting bison roamSeveral Indigenous elders are to be flown by helicopter into the backcountry of Banff National Park on Monday for a blessing ceremony as officials prepare to let recently reintroduced bison roam free.CanadaJul 16, 2018
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First-ever national gathering of Indigenous elders underway in EdmontonIn a bid to connect with their peers and talk about how to re-engage Indigenous youth to preserve their culture, Indigenous elders from across Canada met for the first-ever National Gathering of Elders in Edmonton on Monday.CanadaSep 11, 2017
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