The Kootenay Plains, nestled within the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies in central Alberta, hold a rich tapestry of cultural and ecological history. Long before the arrival of European settlers, the area was a […]
Introducing Melissa Lundy, the Founder and President of Tipi of Hope Foundation, an Indigenous-led charity committed to advancing reconciliation and fostering a culture of belonging. As a Métis intergenerational Survivor, Melissa’s vision for Tipi of […]
A popular accusation levied against Calgary is that we are engaged in “cowboy cosplay’: over-representing our Wild West roots. Calgary, after all, is a cosmopolitan city with skyscrapers, where people are more likely to work […]
A Pinto for the Prince is a 1979 documentary directed by Colin Low and John Spotton. The film is 16 minutes long and covers a 1977 visit from then-Prince Charles to the Blood or Kanai […]
Stardale Women’s Group is a local non-profit that started 26 years ago in Calgary. Their mission is to help young Indigenous women and girls overcome systematic barriers by providing support and a multitude of educational […]
‘Legacy of Graduates’ was a show featuring a variety of indigenous artists and their works. Hosted at cSpace Calgary, this event encouraged the audience to learn, celebrate, and reflect upon the stories and adversity that […]
Dancing Around the Table Part One and Dancing Around the Table Part Two, are both NFB documentaries directed by Maurice Bulbulian. In 1980, triggered by the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution, Representatives of Native Peoples […]
The Sun Dance is an annual sacred celebration practised by many Plains Indigenous groups. Traditionally, the Sun Dance was performed at midsummer when various bands congregated at a predetermined site. The ceremony lasts between four […]
This year, Indigenous participation in the Calgary Stampede grows to new prominence! July 12th – 14th will see the first Competition Powwow take place in the Saddledome including competitive dancing, drumming, singing and a showcase […]
Four years ago, I was one of many who tried to raise the alarm in the media about a Canadian crisis. I called attention to the staggering statistic that 98 percent of girls in Saskatchewan […]
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