Day: May 26, 2026

Honorary Degrees and the Order of the University of Calgary RecipientsThe Office of the Chancellor and Senate bestows two prestigious awards during convocation each term for people making an impact in our community and around the world: Honorary Degrees and the Order of the University of Calgary.  Elder Rod Hunter, whose traditional Stoney Nakoda name… Continue reading Elder Rod Hunter – Conferral and address – Wednesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m. ceremony

Peyton Hunter makes a ribbon skirt during powwow academy at Mînî Thnî Community School on Thursday (April 30). JUNGMIN HAM RMO PHOTO “That pride they have for themselves and for their regalia, it’s healing in so many ways.” Writes Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Click the following link to read the full article on RMoutlook.com:… Continue reading ‘It’s healing’: Powwow academy strengthens identity, culture for Mînî Thnî students

 The old day lodge at Fortress Mountain in Kananaskis in September 2020. RMO FILE PHOTO “The Bearspaw First Nation have a strong cultural connection with Kananaskis or Ozade in the Stoney language.” Writes Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Click the following link to read the full article on RMoutlook.com: https://www.rmoutlook.com/kananaskis-country/bearspaw-first-nation-voices-concerns-over-fortress-mountain-resort-plans-in-kananaskis-12196079

Bearspaw First Nation dancer and artist Tobias Ear. LEAH PELLETIER RMO PHOTOWritten by The Local Journalism Initiative ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – Tobias Ear can still picture it – looking up at his grandmother, a concentration painted across her face as she effortlessly crafts another dream catcher. “I remember when she would make her little crafts, I… Continue reading In the circle: powwow, crafting a path to healing for Bearspaw First Nation artist