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Siksika Nation Chief and Council Tribute to Tsuut’ina Nation Councillor Stanley Jr. Big Plume

January 18, 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 January 18, 2022 Siksika Nation Chief and Council Tribute to Tsuut’ina Nation Councillor Stanley Jr. Big Plume 1975 – 2022 The Office of Siksika Nation Chief and Council, staff and members of Siksika Nation offer our sincere condolences and pay tribute to an extraordinary individual, Tsuut’ina Nation Councillor Stanley Jr. Big Plume (McMaster) – also known as Saahsi saako’maapi in Siksika and Dzazi Chu in Tsuut’ina.  Councillor Big Plume was a member of Tsuut’ina Nation with deep roots in Siksika. He…

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New Outdoor Rink for Siksika

December 7, 2021
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| Chief and Council, Health, Siksika Nation

Siksika Nation Opens Calgary Flames Outdoor Rink Alongside Partners and Friends A new ODR (outdoor rink) at the Deerfoot Sportsplex was officially unveiled on Tuesday, December 7th, alongside friends and partners from the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC). The rink is the product of a direct relationship with the Calgary Flames Foundation and was first announced in the early spring of 2021. Dignitaries from Siksika Nation Chief & Council, CSEC, and some recognizable Calgary sports faces were on hand for the announcement, and to share about the significance of this new recreational facility. Read complete article here: Siksika Health…

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Siksika Nation Fair 2021 POSTPONED

September 8, 2021
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Siksika Nation Fair 2021 POSTPONED due to COVID-19 (September 7, 2021 – Siksika Nation) The Siksika Nation Fair 2021 committee has postponed all events until further notice with the exception of the golf tournament still scheduled for September 10th, 2021 at Speargrass Golf Course in Carseland, Alberta.  Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Alberta, the committee postponed the following events:  FCA Rodeo: POSTPONED Fastball Tournament: POSTPONED  Slo-Pitch Tournament: POSTPONED  Hand Game: POSTPONED  Pow Wow: POSTPONED The Siksika Nation Fair 2021 committee originally staggered dates to address COVID-19 restrictions throughout the month of September but decided in the last…

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Siksika Nation will host annual Fair & Powwow in September 2021

August 26, 2021
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Siksika Nation Fair 2021 The Siksika Nation Fair 2021 is scheduled for September 2021 in Siksika and will look a little different this year. Due to COVID-19, the committee has staggered the dates of the annual fair. Golf Tournament: September 10 – 12, 2021 Fastball Tournament: September 10 – 12, 2021 FCA Rodeo: September 17 – 19, 2021 Slo-Pitch Tournament: September 17 – 19, 2021 Hand Game: September 24 – 26, 2021 Pow Wow: September 24 – 26, 2021 Master of Ceremonies: Howie Thompson from Carry The Kettle First Nation (SK) and Travis Plaited Hair from Kainai Nation Host Drum:…

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Chief and Council meet with builders & engineers for upcoming projects in Siksika

August 26, 2021
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Chief and Council update on upcoming projects in Siksika (August 26, 2021 – Siksika Nation) Siksika Nation Chief and Council has met with builders and engineers over the summer months for upcoming projects in Siksika including the development of the Siksika Residential School Memorial Park & Centre and a new Public Safety Building which will serve the communities on the east side of Siksika. As part of a multi-phase project that began with an extensive clean-up of the old Crowfoot school and the St. Josephs’ Residential School site, leaders prepare for the next phase which also includes preparing the site…

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Siksika Nation celebrates Langdon Days 2021

August 21, 2021
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Siksika Nation Chief and Council participate in Langdon Days 2021 Parade (August 21, 2021 – Siksika Nation) Siksika Nation Chief and Council were invited to participate in the Langdon Days parade on August 21st, 2021 as Parade Marshals. Chief Ouray Crowfoot and Councillors Kent Ayoungman and Susan Solway represented Siksika Nation along side youth ambassador Miss Teen Siksika Annie McMaster for the annual event that takes place in the neighbouring community of Siksika. “We were invited to lead the Langdon Days parade as the parade marshals, and to provide a blessing this afternoon. The community association recognizes that this is…

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Siksika Nation & Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada come to tentative agreement regarding 1910 Wrongful Surrender claim

August 13, 2021
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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 August 13, 2021 Community Release  Siksika Nation and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada negotiators have come to a tentative agreement today regarding a negotiated settlement to resolve the 1910 Wrongful Surrender claim. This is a historic moment and represents more than sixty years of efforts by Siksika Nation to seek redress from the Crown.  The next stage of the process is to finalize the technical details of the negotiated settlement and prepare the terms of the arrangement for release…

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Chief and Council meet with Bishop William McGrattan

August 11, 2021
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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 August 11, 2021 Siksika Nation Chief and Council invited Bishop William McGrattan and Delegation from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary to meet on August 9th, 2021 at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park to establish ways to rectify the relationship between Siksika Nation and the Catholic Church who have a long-standing history together that includes Indian Residential Schools (IRS) as well as a devoted following comprised of Siksika Nation members.  “We want to work together as a Nation and we want…

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Siksika Nation and Canada sign Memorandum of Understanding

August 9, 2021
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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 MEDIA RELEASEFor immediate release Siksika Nation and Canada sign Memorandum of Understanding to help create a roadmap for renewing their relationship August 9, 2021 — Ottawa, ON — Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada – Siksika Nation Working collaboratively to renew the Nation-to-Nation relationship based on the affirmation of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership is key to advancing reconciliation with First Nations in Canada. The Government of Canada and Siksika Nation have achieved a key milestone on the path of reconciliation today by signing…

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