The Dream That Took Flight: Tyniva Eagle Rib on Becoming a Pilot
From a young age, Siksika Nation youth member, Tyniva Eagle Rib, dreamed of becoming apilot. Often, however, she was told it was impossible. “I was always told I couldn’t do…
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Contemporary Blackfoot Art hits the roads of Calgary
The City of Calgary launched the 2026 Art Bus program earlier this year, with artists decorated transit busses circulating routes through the Mohkninstsiss. Of note, Siksika Nation member Sikapinakii Low…
Meet Miss Siksika Shaedon Wolf Child
Siksika Nation welcomes its new royalty for the 2026-2027 years. Shaedon Wolf Child (Maasaamiipootakii) will be representing the Siksika Nation in her official capacities as Miss Siksika. She was voted…
Kiitoki (Prairie Chicken) Dance World Championship 2026
Oki Siksika, The 2026 Prairie Chicken Dance World Championships took place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Gordon Yellow Fly Memorial Arbor (also referred to as the Piiksapi Memorial Arbour) in Siksika Nation, Alberta.…
Driven by Experience: Two Siksika Tuckers Share Their Journey
For Ivan Scott and Jason Solway, trucking has been more than a job. It has been a career filled with long days, new places, hard work, and valuable lessons. After…
MomentsFest 2026
Oki Siksika, Moments Fest brought the music this past weekend. Did you get a chance to catch any of the performances? We stopped by Sunday to see Calgary alt-pop band…
Iitaisokinaapyoyis Recovery Community Grand Opening
Iitaamikskanotoni, Siksika! We hope you enjoyed your long weekend! Although we’re a little late, we wanted to congratulate the Iitaisokinaapyoyis Recovery Community on the successful ribbon-cutting ceremony held on August…
The latest issue of Aitsiniki Magazine is out – August 2026
New semester, new beginnings! School is back in session, and Aitsiniki is once again hitting the shelves. Pick up a copy at the Siksika Nation Tribal Administration foyer, M&R Gas Bar, Siksika Trail…
SETS Summer Student BBQ
Oki Siksika! On Friday August 21, Siksika Employment and Training Services (SETS) hosted a summer student BBQ at the Piiksapi Memorial Arbour. The day started with an opening prayer from…
Siksika Support Centre’s Grand Opening of Kaah’sii Living Room
Oki Siksika! The Siksika Nation Support Centre welcomed community members on August 20 for the grand opening of Kaah’sii Living Room, a new support space for Siksika Nation members. The…
Kaah’sii Living Room Grand Opening
The Siksika Nation Support Center welcomed community members on August 20th for the grand opening of its newest support space, Kaah’sii Living Room, in what organizers described as an important…
Kakato’siiks earn third place at National Indigenous Junior Hockey Championship
The Kakato’siiks Blackfoot Confederacy U21 hockey team made a memorable first appearance at the National Indigenous Junior Hockey Championship, earning a third-place finish while representing the Blackfoot Confederacy on a…
Blackfoot Traditional Games brought to George Freeman School
By Brandon Good Eagle Students at George Freeman School celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 19 with energetic and culturally led activities by Sayder Duck Chief, who introduced Blackfoot traditional games to Grades 1-5 students. Duck…
Straedan Running Rabbit wins Governor General’s Award
The Governor General’s Academic Medals were established in 1873 to recognize and encourage academic excellence across Canada. For nearly 150 years, these medals have remained among the country’s most prestigious…
Calgary Stampede wrapped up!
Oki, The 2026 Calgary Stampede has officially come to a close. As the celebrations wrap up for another year, we look back at moments from the Calgary Stampede Parade and…
