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Request for Public Comment for Siksika Nation Peace Officer By-law NO. 2022-01

March 11, 2022
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| Administration, Chief and Council, Siksika Nation

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 Request for Public Comment for Siksika Nation Peace Officer By-law NO. 2022-01 On March 9, 2022, Siksika Nation Chief and Council conducted a third and final reading of the Siksika Nation Peace Officer By-law No. 2022-01. BEING A BY-LAW OF THE SIKSIKA NATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF APPOINTING PEACE OFFICERS ON THE SIKSIKA NATION RESERVE. The Peace Officer By-law has undergone the requisite three separate readings. The by-law has also been reviewed by the Nation’s legal counsel, Fox and Fraser LLP…

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NEW DATES: 22nd Annual Blackfoot Confederacy Conference

March 9, 2022
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| Chief and Council, Siksika Nation

UPDATE: 22nd Annual Blackfoot Confederacy Conference: MARCH 29-31, 2022 NEW DATES: Please note the conference dates have been changed from March 28 – 30 to March 29 – 31, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our delegates, presenters or vendors. If you are able to join us, we remind you to adjust your travel plans to fit these dates. Siksika Nation is hosting the 22nd Annual Blackfoot Confederacy Conference scheduled for March 29-31, 2022 at the Sheraton Cavalier in Calgary, AB. This year’s theme is “Take Action” or Aaka’kihtsimaan Aakohtsapao’p (We are going to follow through…

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Siksika Nation celebrates International Women’s Day 2022

March 9, 2022
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| Administration, Chief and Council, Siksika Nation

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 Siksika Nation Chief and Council celebrates International Women’s Day Siksika Nation Chief and Council celebrates International Women’s Day today with all women of Siksika and around the world. This year’s theme “Break The Bias” celebrates a gender equal world, “Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.” Siksika Nation Chief…

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RCMP investigate suspicious death of Siksika Nation member

March 6, 2022
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| Chief and Council, Siksika Nation

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 RCMP investigate suspicious death of Siksika Nation member In a statement put out March 1, 2022, Gleichen RCMP responded to a 911 report of an unresponsive female at a residence in Siksika on February 27th. An adult female was located deceased in the residence. The initial investigation indicates that the circumstances surrounding the death are suspicious and is ongoing.  Siksika Nation Chief and Council send our deepest condolences to the families of a fellow Nation member and acknowledge the tireless efforts of the…

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Siksika Nation Discrimination in Healthcare

March 3, 2022
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| Chief and Council, Siksika Nation

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 Siksika Nation Discrimination in Healthcare Siksika Nation, Alberta (March 3, 2022) – At a Special Called General Council Meeting of Siksika Nation Chief and Council, held on February 15th, 2022, the following motion was made: A MOTION was MADE and SECONDED to approve the Community Notice for Information-Gathering Interviews on Discrimination in Healthcare. Siksika Nation Chief and Council have received an overwhelming number of reports about Siksika Nation members suffering discriminatory, racist, or otherwise harmful treatment at Alberta hospitals and healthcare facilities. To help…

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Ma’tapiiks Trust Agreement Community Update

March 2, 2022
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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 Ma’tapiiks Trust Agreement Community Update The Ma’tapiiks Trust Agreement was established to address the needs of the Nation, both on an immediate and long-term basis. The Ma’tapiiks Trust Agreement is a fiduciary instrument that identifies who will benefit from the trust resources, how the assets will be administered, and how and when the assets will be distributed. The Ma’tapiiks Trust Agreement was designed to benefit all Siksika Nation members today and future generations. As part of the fiduciary responsibility to Siksika…

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INFORMATION-GATHERING INTERVIEWS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO, AND OR WITNESSED RACIST OR DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOR WHILE RECEIVING HEALTHCARE

March 1, 2022
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| Chief and Council, Siksika Nation

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 INFORMATION-GATHERING INTERVIEWS BEING CONDUCTEDFOR THOSE HAVING BEEN SUBJECT TO, AND OR WITNESSED RACIST OR DISCRIMINATORY BEHAVIOR WHILE RECEIVING HEALTHCARE IN ALBERTA INVOLVING SIKSIKA NATION MEMBERS Siksika Nation Chief and Council have received an overwhelming number of reports about Siksika Nation members suffering discriminatory, racist, or otherwise harmful treatment at Alberta hospitals and healthcare facilities. To help address this issue, Chief and Council have authorized the firm JFK Law Corporation to conduct information-gathering interviews with Siksika Nation members. These interviews may be…

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WILDER INSTITUTE/CALGARY ZOO AND SIKSIKA NATION SIGN HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP

February 22, 2022
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| Chief and Council, Siksika Nation

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 WILDER INSTITUTE/CALGARY ZOO AND SIKSIKA NATION SIGN HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP 22 FEBRUARY 2022 (Calgary, AB) — At a ceremony held this morning at the zoo, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and the Siksika Nation Tribal Administration (“Siksika Nation”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the goal of developing a respectful, strong, and equitable relationship related to supporting reconciliation and creating opportunities for the Siksika people. In the spirit of respect and reconciliation, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo acknowledges that the zoo is located near…

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