Isstowiiso’po – Chief Earl Old Person, Amskapi’Piikani (April 13, 1929 – October 13, 2021)

Office of Chief and Council Government of Siksika Nation P.O. Box 1100 Siksika, AB T0J 3W0 | (403) 734-5109 | Toll Free 1-800-551-5724 | www.siksikanation.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2021 Isstowiiso’po – Chief Earl Old Person, Amskapi’Piikani (April 13, 1929 – October 13, 2021) Siksika sends our deepest condolences to Amskapi’Piikani and the family of Isstowiiso’po (Cold Wind), also known as honored Chief Earl Old Person. The Blackfoot Confederacy lost a great leader, mentor, elder, knowledge keeper and promoter of our Blackfoot ways. Isstowiiso’po leaves a lasting legacy as the longest serving elected tribal official in the United States and respected leader of the Blackfeet…

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Siksika Lands & Resources host session for development of Land Use Plan

Siksika Nation Chief and Council and Siksika Lands & Resources are reaching out to the Siksika Nation people for their participation in developing a Land Use Plan. The plan will preserve and protect our land and ensure it continues to benefit present and future generations.  You are invited to participate in the following session:Date: October 14, 2021Time: 9am to 3pmAddress: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 1316 33st NE Calgary, AB Lunch provided.  For more information contact: Paul Melting Tallow at paulmt@siksikanation.com

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You are invited to the Nato’sa’pi Commemoration in Siksika

Commemoration to honour Nato’sa’pi in Siksika (September 21, 2021 – Siksika Nation) Siksika Nation Chief and Council is hosting the Nato’sa’pi Commemoration ceremony on September 22nd, 2021 at 10:30am in Siksika to honour Nato’sa’pi (1819-1897) and bring awareness of the final resting place of respected Chief of the Blackfoot, famously known as Chief Old Sun.  Nato’sa’pi was well-known as a Head Chief of the Siksika people and a signatory for Treaty Number 7, representing the North Blackfoot in 1877. His name and legacy still live on in the community including in the names of two schools in Siksika; Old Sun…

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Info Session on Geographical survey of Indian Residential Schools (IRS) in Siksika

Info Session on Geographical survey of Indian Residential Schools (IRS) in Siksika (September 15 – Siksika Nation) Siksika Nation Chief and Council organized an info session on the geographical survey of Indian Residential School (IRS) sites in Siksika on September 15th, 2021. Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in the province, a virtual Info session was chosen as the safest way to provide an update to Siksika Nation members.  The info session began with an opening prayer, remarks from Chief Ouray Crowfoot, Councillor Kent Ayoungman and Siksika Nation Indian Residential School Services Coordinator Leanne Sleigh. A presentation from the University…

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Upcoming Geographical survey of Indian Residential Schools (IRS) in Siksika Info Sessions

Upcoming Geographical survey of Indian Residential Schools (IRS) in Siksika Info Sessions Siksika Nation is hosting an info session on the geographical survey of Indian Residential School (IRS) sites in Siksika. Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in the province, a virtual Info session has been organized for Siksika Nation members. Please note this is an info session for Siksika Nation members only. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: INFO SESSION:Date: September 15, 2021 Time: 5:00 pmLocation: Virtual Info Session Join Zoom Meeting (Click on link below):https://us02web.zoom.us/ Enter meeting ID and you will be brought…

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Request for Public Comment for Siksika Nation Trespass By-law NO. 2021-01

Office of Chief and Council Government of Siksika P.O. Box 1100 Siksika, AB T0J 3W0 (403) 734-5109 Ι Toll Free 1-800-551-5724 www.siksikanation.com September 13, 2021 SIKSIKA NATION TRESPASS BY-LAW NO. 2021-01 On September 9, 2021, Siksika Nation Chief and Council conducted a fourth and final reading of the Siksika Nation Trespass By-law No. 2021-01. BEING A BY-LAW OF THE SIKSIKA NATION WITH A PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING RULES FOR THE REMOVAL AND PUNISHMENT OF PERSONS TRESPASSING ON THE SIKSIKA NATION RESERVE #146 OR FREQUENTING THE RESERVE FOR PROHIBITED PURPOSES. The Trespass By-law has undergone the requisite three separate readings, plus an additional reading….

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RFP Siksika Nation Branding & Marketing

Request for Proposals Siksika Nation Branding & Marketing Plan and Implementation Invitation to Proponents Siksika Chief and Council are pleased to extend this invitation for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to larger and more experienced marketing firms to submit proposals for a, ‘Siksika Branding & Marketing Plan and Implementation’.  Issued: September 10, 2021 Submission Deadline: November 10, 2021 (60 days)

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Upcoming Siksika Nation Indian Residential School (IRS) Info Session

Office of Chief and Council Government of Siksika P.O. Box 1100 Siksika, AB T0J 3W0 (403) 734-5109 Ι Toll Free 1-800-551-5724 www.siksikanation.com Siksika Nation Indian Residential School (IRS) Info Session (September 9, 2021 – Siksika Nation) Siksika Nation is working with the University of Alberta to carry out the search for unmarked graves at all mission, boarding and Indian Residential School sites located in Siksika.The scope of the work will focus on the application of remote sensing, ground penetrating radar (GPR), data collection and research (oral history, survivor support, archival research, etc.) A virtual Info session has been organized to inform Siksika…

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