Piikani Nation

• Piikani Nation project earns sustainability award for resilience against climate change

  The project brings together Indigenous and scientific expertise to develop new knowledge about the benefits of sweetgrass and how the plant is deeply rooted in Indigenous culture.

  Environment

  Oct 24
  
• Piikani Nation Elders speak out against Crowsnest Pass coal mining project

  Members of Piikani Nation say the Grassy Mountain coal mining project would have detrimental impacts on the environment for generations to come.

  Canada

  Sep 17
  
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• Piikani Nation declares state of emergency after multiple drug deaths

  Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton and council made the declaration on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jan 3
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• Guilty ruling in 2020 murder of Piikani Nation teen Tregan Crow Eagle

  Dustin Big Bull was found guilty of second-degree murder and causing indignity to human remains, in the death of a 16-year-old from the Piikani Nation.

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2023
• Jail guard in southern Alberta charged with sexual assault, breach of trust: Piikani RCMP

  Police in southern Alberta say a jail guard has been charged after a woman reported being sexually assaulted last Friday while lodged in an RCMP cell overnight.

  Crime

  Oct 17, 2023
• Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, many Canadians are look for ways to take part in the national day of commemoration. Sarah Jones has more.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
• Accused testifies in 2nd-degree murder trial in death of Piikani Nation teen

  Dustin Big Bull took the stand in his own defence Monday as his second-degree murder trial resumed.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
• Piikani Nation chief and council officially inaugurated

  With an even split of men and women among the councillors, Chief Knowlton believes this council melds experience with diverse backgrounds.

  Politics

  Jan 17, 2023
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• Piikani Nation members return from papal apology ‘still processing’ pope’s words

  Two residential schools operated on the Piikani Nation: St. Cyprian's, run by the Anglican church and Sacred Heart, under Catholic control.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2022
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• ‘A lot more that needs to happen’: Southern Alberta First Nations react to Pope Francis’ apology

  Pope Francis' apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools is resonating with Indigenous people in southern Alberta.

  Perspectives

  Apr 1, 2022