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Siksika Nation Announce Creation of By-Law Prosecutor’s Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2022 Siksika Nation Announce Creation of By-Law Prosecutor’s Office Siksika Nation has hired the Calgary-area law firm Mincher Koeman, LLP to act as their By-Law Prosecutor – a first of its kind in Canada. September 27, 2022 — Siksika Nation, the second largest First Nation in Canada, and member of the Blackfoot Confederacy has announced the creation of Canada’s first ever First Nation By-Law Prosecutor’s Office. Calgary area law firm, Mincher Koeman LLP is contracted to enforce the by-laws of the Siksika Nation. The primary role of a Prosecutor is to prosecute and help enforce…
Siksika Nation Honouring 2022 Indian National Finals Rodeo Champion Steer Wrestler Jim Stevens!
Friday October 28th, 2022, at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park (BCHP) Theatre Photo Opportunity with World Champion Jim Stevens at 10:15 a.m. Traditional honouring ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Directions: From Calgary, Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is located 100 kilometers east on Highway 1 (Trans Canada Highway) and 7 kilometers south on Highway 842, past the town of Cluny. BCHP is located on the SIksika Nation. Traditional meals will be served after. Everyone is welcome to attend and congratulate Jim Stevens! Event sponsored by: Siksika Nation Chief and Council Siksika Health Services Pomeroy Lodging LP
Siksika Nation and Closer To Home Community Services Forge a Historic and Meaningful Partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding to benefit our Community.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2022 Siksika Nation and Closer To Home Community Services Forge a Historic and Meaningful Partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding to benefit our Community. (Calgary, AB – October 20, 2022) – Siksika Nation Chief and Council and Closer to Home Community Services (Closer to Home) have forged a historic and meaningful partnership for the benefit of our community. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) took place, October 19, 2022, at the Siksika Calgary Office. Siksika Nation is the second largest First Nation within Canada, with approximately 7,800+ members and many residing within the…
New Housing emergency call system coming!
We are excited to announce that in partnership with public safety, we are launching a new emergency on-call system to take-on you important housing requests. When will this start? The new call centre will handle calls for housing beginning Monday October 31st. How does it work? The call centre is located on Siksika Nation, so rest assured your calls will be handled by people from our community. Simply call in, tell us what the emergency is, and we will respond Can I email or text in my request? For emergencies, it’s important to phone in immediately. You may continue to…
Community Engagement Event – Siksika Nation Internet Connectivity Project Update
Join us for a must-attend virtual webinar that will inform you on the current status of the Siksika Nation Internet Connectivity Project, lead by the Blackfoot Tech Council. This will consist of the latest project updates, technologies involved and what it will mean for every household on Siksika Nation, and the communities surrounding, in solving the Digital Divide. Register now. Siksika Nation Internet Connectivity Sign Up Link
Nations of Blackfoot Confederacy File Claim Against Alberta Persons with Development Disabilities
On September 1, 2022, the Siksika Chief and Council, on behalf of Siksika Nation, Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe) and Piikani Nation, filed a complaint against Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) for systemic discrimination against adult members of the Blackfoot Nations living with developmental disabilities through the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program. The Claim has been filed with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. The basis of the complaint includes continuous discrimination caused by the ISC on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, disability or an intersecting combination thereof. Through the ISC, the federal government has failed to fund and…
Direct Deposit Intake Dates for December 2022 Distribution
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