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First COVID-19 case reported on Blood Tribe

Posted on 29 April 2020 bystaff

The first case of COVID-19 has been identified on the Blood Reserve. Chief Roy Fox made the announcement Wednesday afternoon during a news conference. “Of course our health officials, our professionals, are working quickly to notify those who have come in contact with this person,” Fox said. “We offer our prayers for them, and their…Continue Reading

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Peigan Board of Education honours individuals through poster campaign

Posted on 05 February 2020 byEditor

The Peigan Board of Education launched its poster campaign last week. The campaign is to recognize people from the Piikani Nation who have served the community with distinction. “We wanted to honour individuals who have made their mark in the world,” committee member Maurice Many Fingers said. The event took place at the traditional Pow…Continue Reading

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F.P. Walshe grads receive sacred eagle feather blessing

Posted on 26 June 2019 byEditor

A sacred Blackfoot tradition was carried out at F.P. Walshe school with an eagle feather blessing ceremony. Blackfoot elder Peter Strikes With A Gun blessed the eagle feathers for 13 graduating First Nations and Metis students. “This blessing is a preparation of responsibility,” Strikes With A Gun said. “The eagle feather has been used within…Continue Reading

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Sandra Lamouche honoured for leadership

Posted on 05 June 2019 byEditor

Sandra Lamouche was honoured recently for her leadership and work in education. Lamouche, who is First Nations, Metis and Inuit…Continue Reading

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Leroy Little Bear joins Order of Canada

Posted on 08 May 2019 byEditor

A Blackfoot elder from southern Alberta is one of 39 people who will be invested into the Order of Canada on Wednesday, May 8. Leroy Little Bear will be invested as an Officer in the Order of Canada by Governor General Julie Payette during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Grounded in learning and…Continue Reading

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Julian Black Antelope followed a winding path in career

Posted on 12 February 2019 byEditor

Julian Black Antelope once walked the halls of F.P. Walshe school as a teenager trying to find his place in…Continue Reading

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Little Bear joins Order of Canada

Posted on 02 January 2019 byEditor

A Blood Tribe man is one of 15 new officers of the Order of Canada. Leroy Little Bear was among the appointments announced last week by Governor General Julie Payette. Little Bear was honoured “For his advocacy of Indigenous rights and self-governance, and for his work to promote access to education for Indigenous peoples globally.”…Continue Reading

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Long-time friends collaborate on books

Posted on 02 January 2019 byEditor

Two longtime friends have teamed up to publish a pair of children’s books. Writer Lucille Provost and artist Dolly Yellow…Continue Reading

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Pete Standing Alone was a respected elder

Posted on 11 December 2018 bystaff

The family of Dr. Pete Standing Alone and the people of the Kainai Nation are mourning the loss of a…Continue Reading