Siksika Nation News
Indigenous Rising Treaty 7’s Budgeting Workshop brought together Siksika Nation youth and non-Nation youth on October 16th for an evening of learning, sharing, and growth. From 5–7:30pm, participants explored their…
By Mase Scarlet Tannis Broad Scalplock is a first-time teacher at Chief Old Sun School for the 2025–2026 year. She is a mother of three and has two grandchildren. She…
Every Monday from 5:30–8PM, families gather at the One Gun Community Hall (East Side) to connect, laugh, and learn together. This week, kids, parents, grandparents, and guardians shared a meal…
By Tyrone Sitting Eagle Siksika and its members are very strong and proud people. Culture has been deeply rooted in the Blackfoot way of life through stories, connecting, visiting, tradition,…
By Andrew Breaker Tayla Sleigh, 20 years old and from Siksika Nation, is making her mark in the world of Indigenous fashion. She currently works at Siksika Head-Start and hopes…
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…
Siksika White Buffalo’s youth drop-in happens every Friday at the Siksika Deerfoot Sportsplex from 1–5PM! Come hang out, grab a drink, play some games, or hop on a laptop to…
A big congratulations to the 2025–2026 Natosapi Chief & Council at Chief Old Sun School! On October 3rd, students, parents, and teachers came together to cheer on some incredible young…
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 a night! Siksika’s own Ekkohs hit the stage at King Eddy’s Pub in Calgary alongside The Miarlequins and Education Party—and they did not disappoint! From 7:30 to 9pm, Lexxington…
On September 30th, the Strathmore Civic Centre was filled with connection, healing, and respect as community members from Strathmore and Siksika came together for a Truth and Reconciliation dinner. Over…
The Healthy Choices Market popped up Wednesday September 24th between Petro and Trail Market from 10AM–2PM With $20 hamper builds (plus extra goodies to purchase), the day was made possible…
On September 24th, we gathered for Part 2 of our Indigenous Rising Treaty 7 Beading Workshop with the talented Laura Asham. Guided by Laura and supported by Tyra Crosschild, everyone…
