Siksika Nation

• First Nation angered by what it says was Alberta government’s lack of consultation in dam decision

  The Ghost Reservoir would be located west of Calgary and would significantly expand an existing reservoir.

  Politics

  Sep 26
  
• Construction begins for addictions recovery centre on Siksika Nation

  Officials with the Alberta government and Siksika Nation broke ground on the Siksika Recovery Community Centre Friday morning, offering an Indigenous-led approach to healing.

  Health

  Jun 28
  
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• Siksika Nation declares state of local emergency due to extreme cold

  Siksika Nation Tribal Administration in Alberta said they were notified by ATCO that regulators were down Saturday leaving some homes without power amid extreme cold weather.

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• Siksika Nation, Alberta’s doctor regulatory body commit to ending racism in health care

  The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta said it recognizes the influential role physicians and physician assistants have in health care.

  Health

  Sep 20, 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
• Calgary Hitmen to honour Siksika matriarch at upcoming Every Child Matters game

  Margaret Bad Boy lived for more than 100 years and helped countless children keep some of their heritage while Indian Residential Schools were active in the area.

  Perspectives

  Jan 11, 2023
• Calgary councillor issues statement after racist videos allegedly include his voice

  In a video, Calgary Coun. Dan McLean said he has "always deeply admired and respects" Indigenous people.

  Politics

  Oct 28, 2022
• Deal struck to establish Siksika Nation police force

  This is Canada's first self-administered First Nation police service in 14 years, the Alberta government said.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2022
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• Calgary police search for evidence in homicide case of woman missing since 2016

  Tammie Doreen Howard, 49, was last heard from on Christmas Eve in 2016. Her family then reported her missing in April 2017.

  Crime

  Aug 6, 2022
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• Calgary events share Indigenous culture, promote healing and reconciliation

  Free gatherings at Blackfoot sacred site feature storytellers and drummers: 'creating some positive energy, providing some good vibes'

  Features

  Jul 19, 2022