Approximately 120 youth ages 10 -18 attended a Media and Arts summit where they had the opportunity to learn about theatre production, podcasting, filmmaking, public relations, graphic design and music. Sarah Tailfeathers, a participant in the summit, has learned a lot of the ins and outs regarding media, she didn’t know prior to attending the…
Dance and music headline Peace Pow Wow
The 2016 International Peace Pow Wow was in town over the weekend, Jonathan Guignard reports.
Piikani Nation anticipates new ice rink
After over a decade since Piikani Nation has had an ice rink, construction for a new one is well on its way. Community members are excited for the ways this arena will help to bring its residents together. Lowell Yellow Horn, a Councillor member on the Piikani Nation says that community wellness has a huge…
U of L honours blood tribe elder
University of Lethbridge honours the late Narcisse Blood by presenting the family with a plaque that will forever change the name of the native lounge at the University.
Student club at university breaks down 41 years of barriers
Competitions amongst student clubs are tough, especially if you make up a small fraction amongst the entire student body. One club in particular is working hard to finally let the University know they exist. Native American Students Association also known as NASA is a club that is helping build a strong First Nations community at…
Hard work and dedication for traditional regalia
First Nation students at Lethbridge College modelled their traditional regalia at the annual FNMI days. Lethbridge College FNMI student advisor Marcia Black Water says the importance of this fashion show is to highlight the different outfits each person wears and what it represents to the indigenous culture. “Its important to show all the work that…
Southern Alberta reserve switches to solar
Piikani Nation, a reserve just 81.5 km west of Lethbridge launched its first ever solar panel installation this past summer. This makes Piikani Nation the first reserve in Southern Alberta to switch from electricity to solar energy. Phase one of the project has been installed at Piikani Resource Development LTD (PRDL) and the second has…
Perspective of a First Nations citizen
As the polls were starting to close in the East and numbers were pouring in fast, in Lethbridge sat Liberal candidate Mike Pyne watching the TV as his own party took an early lead in the election race. It was exciting to watch our country form a majority government right before our eyes. This Federal…
First Nation’s hope for change in upcoming federal election
For the first time in Canadian History, First Nation people are in a place to sway the vote according to Carl Brave Rock, a student at the University of Lethbridge. If many people get out to vote, the change that First Nations are hoping for could be coming in the near future. If this…
First Nation’s play takes the stage after sudden passing of two key members.
Sept. 25 wrapped up a series of performances on a First Nations play based on the cultural issues First Nations face in Canada. Making Treaty 7 (MT7) sold out shows three nights in a row in Calgary as it continued to wow audience members. Last February the cast and crew of MT7 suffered the…