Author: aitsinikinews

Trevor Solway’s Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man offers a grounded, authentic look at Blackfoot identity and masculinity — a perspective that earned the film a spot in both the Alberta Spotlight…

By Mase Scarlet Raven Manyguns, a 35-year-old tattoo artist from Siksika, Her parents are Aaron and Dale Manyguns. She has been tattooing professionally for five years, but she has been…

By Marcus Smith In a meaningful step toward preserving and revitalizing Blackfoot culture, Elder Herman Yellow Old Woman and cultural advocate Leon Crane Bear collaborated on a significant cultural initiative…

By Jayson Black Kettle As summer concludes, students of all ages return to school, including adults and recent graduates pursuing post-secondary education. For Indigenous students coming to study in Calgary,…

What started with just 2 men has become a powerful space for Siksika men to reconnect with culture , build healthy lifestyles , and rise as leaders. Over 40 joined…

A big thank you to Eric Redgun and Douglas Breaker for sharing their knowledge and giving our community hands-on experience. Lunch was beautifully provided by Monique Sleigh and Tummy Town…

By Mase Scarlet At the Iiniikokan Shelter and Recovery Centre, Reynold Brass, a certified addictions counsellor, has been at the shelter since 2022, helping provide a safe place for people…

On September 16th from 6–8PM, the Siksika White Buffalo proudly hosted a heartwarming Parents and Tots Blackfoot Story Time Night at the Siksika West Daycare. Families gathered for an evening…

By Lexxington Many Heads Photos by Sylvan Breaker They Say Stories is a rising indie rock band from Siksika Nation, blending raw guitar-driven sound with influences of traditional singing and ’90s…

A big thank you to Tyra Crosschild and Jacie Alook for putting this together! Keep an eye on IRT7 socials for more team-building hangouts — open to youth ages 16-30…

By Tyrone Sitting Eagle Rody Poor Eagle, a proud member of the Siksika Nation, is supported by his mother, Tammy Poor Eagle, his father, Roy Fairbrother, and his brothers Trey,…

Mary Big Bull, a nation member from Siksika Nation, first picked up a camera seriously after having her daughter Lily (now seven years old) when she was going through postpartum…