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University appoints Little Bear as vice-provost

Posted on 30 November 2022 bystaff

One of Canada’s most respected Indigenous academic leaders, Dr. Leroy Little Bear, has been appointed vice-provost, Iniskim Indigenous relations at…Continue Reading

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Joel Gamache takes on FNMI role

Posted on 16 November 2022 bystaff

Livingstone Range School Division recently announced place-based learning supervisor Joel Gamache is now supporting First Nations, Metis, and Inuit programs.…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod residents mark Orange Shirt Day

Posted on 05 October 2022 byEditor

Fort Macleod residents gathered Thursday to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Led by drummers and wearing orange T-shirts, about 40 people walked from Kids First Family Centre to Centennial Park. At Centennial Park participants heard from residential school survivor and Blackfoot elder Peter Strikes With A Gun. They…Continue Reading

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W.A. Day school students mark Orange Shirt Day

Posted on 05 October 2022 byEditor

W.A. Day school marked Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconcilation early with a march through…Continue Reading

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Blackfoot veteran shares his good fortune with horses

Posted on 27 July 2022 byEditor

Preston Crow Chief had many people praying for his safe return in 2009 when he deployed to Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces. Crow Chief on Thursday painted Blackfoot warrior symbols on two horses in Centennial Park in Fort Macleod to pass on his good fortune. “I want all the prayers that were given to…Continue Reading

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Macleod student receives Honouring Spirit Award

Posted on 06 July 2022 byEditor

A Fort Macleod youth was one of 12 Alberta students to receive Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards last month. Justice…Continue Reading

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F.P. Walshe administrators receive Blackfoot names

Posted on 22 June 2022 bystaff

Staff from F.P. Walshe school and family members of Chad Jensen and Mary Krizan were invited to attend a special…Continue Reading

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Betty-Ann Little Wolf to receive honourary college degree

Posted on 25 May 2022 bystaff

A Piikani Nation woman who mentored students in Fort Macleod will receive an honourary degree from Lethbridge College. Betty-Ann Little…Continue Reading

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Empress Theatre hosts documentary, discussion

Posted on 23 February 2022 bystaff

Presented in partnership with Fort Macleod Family and Community Support Services, the National Film Board of Canada and the Fort…Continue Reading