The Lethbridge College was presented with a traditional Blackfoot name for its dedication to indigenous education. The name “Stone Pipe” or “Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan” was given to the college by Elder Peter Weasel Moccasin saying the stone pipes are used in scared ceremonies and keeps the Blackfoot people at peace. The Stone Pipe is created from the…
Indigenous relays stampede into southern Alberta
Robin Daniels from the Mistawasis First Nation stands proudly as his team is honoured at the Canadian Indian Relay Race Championships Sept. 30 in Exhibition Park. Tradition and teamwork charged into Lethbridge this past weekend on the bare back of a thoroughbred. The sounds of indigenous drums and throat singers radiated through the grounds as…
City of Lethbridge finds new funding for those in need
Homelessness is a longstanding issue in Lethbridge and beyond. Lethbridge College Student James Meyer knows first-hand what it’s like to be without a place to call home. Meyer grew up a child of the system after his parents, both drug addicts, abandoned their four children when they were all very young. The resilient optimist spent…
Daughter of the Vote
A local young woman from the Blood Tribe recently travelled to Ottawa to sit in the House of Commons as an invited guest on behalf of an initiative called Daughters of the Vote. During the first week of March, Tiana Weasel Moccasin was chosen by an organization called Equal Voice which is focused on electing…
Powerline technician training
The Saamis Aboriginal Employment and Training Association is partnering with Lethbridge College to offer training programs for Indigenous students in Southern Alberta. The program begins in April and is funded by Alberta Labour, Community Futures Treaty Seven and Rupertsland Institute Metis Centre of Excellence.
Métis flag is raised in pride and remembrance
Mayor Chris Spearman, Metis Local #2003 Vice President Louise Saloff and Metis Elder Rod McLeod at the Métis Flag raising ceremony to kick off Métis week at City Hall on Nov. 14. On a windy Nov. 14 morning as the Métis flag was being raised it represented more than just a symbol but a vibrant…
Celebrating FNMI Days
A three-day celebration of First Nation, Metis and Inuit culture took place in the heart of Lethbridge College. FNMI Days was an opportunity for students and faculty to dive in to a first-hand experience of different events.
New marketplace, new era
Marin Goodstriker a new employee of the Kainai Marketplace located on the Blood Tribe poses for a picture while working at the deli on Oct. 8. A new grocery store is now providing the Blood Tribe with fresh produce and products to which the community has been without for years. The Kainai Marketplace is a…
Celebrating diversity
Cultural diversity will be alive in Centre Core on Wednesday, Sarah Redekop has more. A variety of cultural experiences will be found in Centre Core on Wednesday. The annual Bridging Cultures event will be taking place from 11:30 to 2 p.m. There will be a food fair as well as cultural entertainment and activities. Student…
Diversity at the University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge honoured southern Alberta’s indigenous community this week. The U of L held its annual Native Awareness Week. From opening ceremonies to two distinct cultures coming together, I had the chance to find out more about this unique week. Tawnya Plain Eagle has more. Through the power of song, the First Nations community…