Piikani Nation

• 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
  
• ‘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
  
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• A political divide on the Piikani Nation led to ongoing court proceedings

  Currently there are two separate councils claiming to be the rightful leaders of the Piikani First Nation and it's all being played out in two separate court cases.

  Politics

  Feb 22
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• Virtual reality experience ‘This is Not a Ceremony’ goes to Sundance Film Festival

  "Going to Sundance has been a lifelong dream."

  Lifestyle

  Jan 17
• Indigenous-led non-profit organization launches in Lethbridge

  A newly established, Lethbridge-based and Indigenous-led non-profit organization which focuses on recovery, support and education has launched in southern Alberta.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2021
• ‘For the greater good’: Indigenous financial advisor from Alberta works to empower others

  Warrior is the first Indigenous financial facilitator for Momentum, a Calgary charity dedicated to community economic development.

  Money

  Nov 28, 2021
• Company ‘shocked’ by Ottawa’s decision to block proposed coal mine in southwestern Alberta

  The company says its legal counsel wrote to the minister requesting he take no action at this time to allow it to pursue legitimate legal avenues on appeal.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021
• Ottawa blocks development of controversial proposed Alberta coal mine

  The federal government says a controversial coal mine in Crowsnest Pass will not be allowed to go ahead, citing the findings of a joint review panel report.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2021
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• Appeals requested over Grassy Mountain Coal Project decision

  The battle over a proposed open-pit coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass continues.

  Environment

  Jul 19, 2021
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• Blackfoot language taught through new app

  Using oral tradition, which is an important part of Blackfoot culture, Eldon Yellowhorn's voice provides the pronunciation of words through an app.

  Features

  Jul 7, 2021