F.P. Walshe school sent its graduating First Nations students off Thursday with an important cultural symbol and encouragement to try new things without fear. The school held its annual eagle feather blessing ceremony for graduating students Rylee McDougall Stump, Kaylin Delaney, Jaylynn Little Child, Taeson Knife, Chase Provost, Leighton Provost and Theron North Peigan. Family…Continue Reading

Accomplished educator, administrator and University of Lethbridge alumna Annette Fox-Bruised Head has been named the new vice-provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations.…Continue Reading

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump invites visitors to join in two special days of programming this June in recognition of National Indigenous…Continue Reading

A visual artist, cultural worker, mentor and teacher, Faye HeavyShield has earned national and international acclaim for her artistic works…Continue Reading

ALEXANDRA NOAD, LETHBRIDGE HERALDLOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE The Piikani Nation opened six medical detox beds in the Akok’tssini Mental Wellness Centre…Continue Reading

Everyone is invited to come together on June 18 to celebrate the retirement of  Dr. Leroy Little Bear, the University…Continue Reading

F.P. Walshe school students have a ready reminder of an important symbol in the Blackfoot culture. The unveiling Nov. 7 of a new buffalo sculpture on the north side of the school symbolizes the importance of the animal, and education. “The buffalo was the main source of survival,” said Carolyn Little Mustache, a teacher at…Continue Reading

The Alberta and federal governments are partnering with the Blood Tribe to build a new police detachment. The Alberta government…Continue Reading

A new exhibit that illustrates traditional hunting methods of the Blackfoot people was unveiled  at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. The new…Continue Reading