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Province adds funding for First Nations support

Posted on 10 August 2023 bystaff

The province has money for communities and organizations working to address the violence, safety and economic security of Indigenous women,…Continue Reading

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Blood Tribe Recovery Community construction starting

Posted on 26 July 2023 byEditor

Construction of the new $30-million, 75-bed  Blood Tribe Recovery Community was announced last week. The centre is one of 11…Continue Reading

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Fort Museum hosts RCMP Musical Ride

Posted on 19 July 2023 byEditor

A sell-out crowd was treated to a colourful equine spectacle Wednesday as the RCMP Musical Ride performed in the Fort Macleod Midnight Stadium Agriplex. More than 300 people filled the stands to watch the iconic red-coated riders guide their mounts through intricate patterns. The performance hosted by the Fort Museum was part of the RCMP’s…Continue Reading

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Blood Tribe man on cross-Canada journey

Posted on 29 June 2023 byEditor

A personal tragedy inspired a Blood Tribe man to run across Canada for murdered and missing Indigenous women and men.…Continue Reading

Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards
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Indigenous students receive Honouring Spirit awards

Posted on 14 June 2023 byEditor

Four Indigenous students were honoured Thursday by Livingstone Range School Division. Angelica White Cow, Adrian Creighton, Brody Harriott and Trinity…Continue Reading

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Eagle feather blessing for graduating students

Posted on 31 May 2023 byEditor

Grade 12 students will reach a milestone in their lives next month during their high school graduation. The F.P. Walshe…Continue Reading

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University of Lethbridge to honour Dr. Esther Tailfeathers

Posted on 24 May 2023 bystaff

Dr. Esther Tailfeathers , a member of the Kainai First Nation, persevered in her education and became a medical doctor…Continue Reading

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Charles Weaselhead joins Alberta advisory panel

Posted on 01 March 2023 bystaff

A Blood Tribe elder is part of a panel that will shape Alberta’s approach to addiction and mental health care.…Continue Reading

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AHS re-launches Indigenous-led patient navigation service 

Posted on 18 January 2023 bystaff

Indigenous people can contact the Four Winds South Zone Project to support navigation and co-ordination of access to Alberta Health Services. The Indigenous patient navigators service has returned after being put on hiatus to respond to pandemic health needs. The role of the IPN is to work with Indigenous patients alongside clinical teams to promote…Continue Reading