“‘These are my people’: Bearspaw chief appeals to ISC amid Nation’s opioid crisis”
August 29, 2023
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Click here to read Jessica Lee‘s article on MountainViewToday.
Bearspaw First Nation proud, independent, progressive Nation of the Îyârhe Nakoda nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Western Canada.
OUR COMMUNITY
Bearspaw First Nation members continue to practice their traditional ceremonies, culture, values, language and lifestyle.
The Iyarhe Nakoda (“People of the Mountains”) are comprised of the independent Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations. Iyarhe Nakoda are part of the Sioux-Assiniboine (Stoney) language continuum and speak the Nakoda dialect. The Three Nations come together from time to time as a Tribal Council on matters of mutual interest and concern.
Current news & Events
“Bearspaw First Nation Chief says his community needs extra resources to fight the opioid epidemic”
August 11, 2023
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Click here to listen to a segment of the Bearspaw First Nation Chief on “As It Happens” hosted by Nil Köksal and Chris Howden on
“Bearspaw First Nation to meet with federal officials as it copes with opiod crisis”
August 11, 2023
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An article written by Frederik-Xavier Duhamel for The Globe and Mail. Click here to view a scan of the full article.
Programs & services
The Iyarhe Nakoda (“People of the Mountains” are comprised of the independent Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations. Iyarhe Nakoda are part of the Sioux-Assiniboine (Stoney) language continuum and speak the Nakoda dialect. The Three Nations come together from time to time as a Tribal Council on matters of mutual interest and concern.
GOVERNANCE
Bearspaw First Nation is an independent, sovereign First Nation.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Bearspaw First Nation’s economic development strategy provides for a clear directive to achieve our objectives and create a strong economy for our members present and future.
In establishing a number of successful businesses, we have created pathways forward for transformational opportunities for the Bearspaw First Nation and its members. We are confident we can break a 150-year cycle of multi-generational poverty. We will continue on our economic success to date and at the same time celebrate our cultural values as the Iyarhe Nakoda.
TRUSTS
The Ozîja Thiha Legacy Trust was established for our present & future generations and the financial security of the Bearspaw First Nation and its membership. The Ozîja Thiha Education Trust was established to assist and encourage in the educational development of Bearspaw members with a view for them to complete their education at the trades, college and university levels and obtain a profession, trade or skill that will benefit themselves and in turn the Bearspaw Nation as a whole.
A message from
Chief Darcy Dixon
Aba Wathtech.
Welcome to the Bearspaw First Nation, we are an independent, self-governing, sovereign First Nation that is a direct signatory to Treaty no. 7 of 1877 and a proud member of the Iyarhe Nakoda.
