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Blackfoot Tech Council Statement

September 23, 2022
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Congratulations, Siksika! Just announced today: With leadership from the Blackfoot Tech Council and support from Siksika Nation’s Chief & Council, we’ve successfully raised the funding required to bring high-speed internet to every single home on Siksika Nation and the surrounding areas. Once the project is complete, our members will finally have equitable access to fast and reliable internet! See the press release for more details, and stay tuned for information about upcoming community engagement sessions, where you’re invited to come on out to learn more about what this will mean for your family and for your home. “First Nations people…

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Siksika Nation to take over Policing from the RCMP

September 23, 2022
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OTTAWA – September 23, 2022 – On September 22, 2022, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro and Siksika Nation Chief Ouray Crowfoot issued the following statement: We are pleased to announce that the Governments of Canada, Alberta and the Siksika Nation are moving forward with a self-administered police service. The transition to a self-administered First Nation police service will be the first in Canada in 14 years. In the coming months, Siksika Nation and Alberta’s government will work together to demand a clear operational timeline and negotiate a transitional agreement…

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Message of Condolence to James Smith Cree Nation by Siksika Nation Chief and Council

September 8, 2022
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On behalf of the Siksika Nation Chief and Council, staff, and members of Siksika Nation, we extend our sincere condolences, prayers, and solidarity with the James Smith Cree Nation community and all those communities, families, and individuals affected by this tragedy. Our relations spread throughout these lands, and our hearts stand with those through these difficult times. If you are experiencing emotional distress and/or other mental health strains, please reach out to available resources. Please see the list below for easily accessible resources: Hope For Wellness                                          1-866-242-3310 Talk Suicide Canada                                        1-833-456-4566 Kids Help Phone                                              1-800-668-6868 Siksika Nation…

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‘Surviving Hate’ Survey

September 7, 2022
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Surviving Hate is a collaborative journalism project at StoryLab, Humber College and led by Indigenous journalist Martha Troian. The team is looking to collect information about experiences of racism and discrimination in the healthcare system, policing, and other institutions. If you have witnessed or have experienced racism and/or discrimination, please consider filling out this quick survey. It will help the Surviving Hate team fill the data gap on these incidents on a national scale.  Survey Link: https://humber.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8B81mRE9gtgTAXk  More information about ‘Surviving Hate’ project: https://humberstorylab.ca/projects/surviving-hate/ If there are any questions, email the Surviving Hate/ StoryLab team email: storylab@humber.ca

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Siksika Nation I.T. Fundamentals Training

August 29, 2022
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“Heads up – today is the last day to apply for the Siksika Nation IT Fundamentals training program!  The tech sector in Siksika is an exciting and growing field, and you’re invited to join in. This year we’ve added AI and machine learning to the training lineup, along with core IT skills. Grads will receive certificates in IT Fundamentals through CompTIA, a leading international IT training organization, and eligible participants will have an opportunity for a paid practicum placement with a qualified IT department on Siksika Nation or surrounding area.  Apply today! 😊”

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Statement regarding Siksika Nation Policing

July 28, 2022
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2022 Statement regarding Siksika Nation Policing Siksika Nation Chief and Council met with the Minister of Public Safety Canada, Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, to strengthen their relationship and to support Siksika Nation Members, Alberta, and Canada equitably. The next step will be to sign a contribution agreement between Canada, and Alberta with Siksika Nation in the fall of this year. Siksika Nation is one of the largest First Nations reserves in Canada based on land. Establishing Siksika’s police force would ensure security, and safety for the community, surrounding communities, and Albertans. The police force would ensure that…

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Statement Regarding Alberta Papal Tour

July 22, 2022
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| Administration, Chief and Council, Siksika Nation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2022 Statement regarding Alberta Papal Tour Siksika Nation – At this time, the Siksika Nation Chief and Council have no comment and will not be taking inquiries from the media about the upcoming Alberta Papal tour. We are understanding of the visit from Pope Francis, his opportunity to connect with the Indigenous communities, and the pilgrimage at Lac Ste. Anne. We hope that this is a learning and healing opportunity for those involved. We are also supportive of our Nation’s Catholic community members and encourage those to visit Central/Northern Alberta to experience an opportunity of…

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