Siksika

• Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital

  "Clearly my late wife's condition was urgent. Her death was preventable. Why are our hospitals taking in patients when they're just going to discharge us without proper care?''

  Health

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• ‘A funeral every week’: Drug deaths prompt protest on Siksika First Nation

  A group of mostly mothers and grandmothers marched down a street in Gleichen, Alta., on Friday to raise awareness about the drug crisis on the Siksika First Nation.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
  
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• Pow wow held in honor of slain Siksika man part of Alberta reconciliation efforts

  Town of Strathmore announced it is partnering with Siksika Nation to cohost the first ever Lead by Example Powwow in honour of Kakato'si Kristian Ayoungman.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2023
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• ‘Can’t walk next-door without dogs trying to attack’: First Nations near Calgary warn residents of dog attacks

  Two First Nations near Calgary are warning residents about roaming dogs and dog attacks.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2023
• ‘Very significant’: Whoop-Up Days 2022 looks to showcase more Blackfoot culture

  After partnering with the Blackfoot community, the 2022 edition of Whoop-Up Days at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge will see some new additions, including the first-ever powwow.

  Perspectives

  Aug 24, 2022
• Calgary Stampede Powwow champions include father, son duo

  The three-day event, which wrapped up Thursday evening, featured drummers and dancers from across North America competing for $175,000 in total prize money.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2022
• Prime Minister signs historic $1.3B land claim settlement with Siksika First Nation

  The settlement includes various land claims and comes with a one-time payment of $1.3 billion.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2022
• Siksika Nation members call for women’s shelter, as RCMP lay murder charges in woman’s death

  Members of the Siksika Nation are renewing calls for a safe house to help women escape domestic violence, after RCMP laid charges in a recent homicide.

  Crime

  Mar 12, 2022
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• 3 people, including 6-year-old boy, killed in Siksika Nation house fire

  A First Nations community east of Calgary is in mourning following a fatal house fire early Saturday morning.

  Fire

  Feb 7, 2022
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• Celebration held for Blackfoot Women’s Empowerment project in Lethbridge

  The goal of the group is to create change while empowering Blackfoot women as entrepreneurs, giving them the resources to pursue financial security and freedom.

  Perspectives

  Jul 26, 2021