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‘I’m truly grateful:’ Bearspaw First Nation education trust fuelling students’ post-secondary pursuits

“I don’t have anyone to support me, but the fact that my band supports me with scholarships, that is just so amazing and I’m truly grateful.” Writes Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for Rocky Mountain Outlook. Click the following link to read the full article on their website: https://www.rmoutlook.com/stoney-nakoda/im-truly-grateful-bearspaw-first-nation-education-trust-fuelling-students-post-secondary-pursuits-11574680

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“New episode in Elders’ Wisdom Series features Elder Rod Hunter on the UCalgary Honour Song”

The Elders’ Wisdom Series, presented by the Office of Indigenous Engagement at the University of Calgary, is a series of oral stories from Elders who share valuable cultural wisdom.  The most recent edition to the collection has Elder Rod Hunter from Stoney Nakoda Bearspaw First Nation tell the origins of UCalgary’s Honour Song, which he gifted the university in 2018. writes Samantha Lafleur for the University of Calgary. Click the following link to read the full post on their website: https://ucalgary.ca/news/new-episode-elders-wisdom-series-features-elder-rod-hunter-ucalgary-honour-song

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“Bearspaw First Nation announces Eden Valley Travel Centre”

The modern community-driven service looks to support local economic growth, sustainability, economic growth, and job creation for the Bearspaw First Nation and surrounding areas. writes Scott Rowan for Airdrie City View. Click the following link to read the full post on their website: https://www.airdriecityview.com/rocky-view-news/bearspaw-first-nation-announces-eden-valley-travel-centre-11455114

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“After decades of negotiations, Bearspaw First Nation has new land for business development”

The Bearspaw First Nation will be building a new travel centre, after decades of negotiations. The five-acre Eden Valley Travel Centre will include a fuel station, convenience store, and a retail space showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of Bearspaw artisans. Beyond serving travellers and residents, the project is designed to create steady employment and generate lasting economic benefits for the community. Robert Shotclose is the CEO of the Bearspaw First Nation, and he tells CJWE a bit of the history of Eden Valley, which ties into the development of the Travel Centre. writes Stephen Strand for CJWE. Click the following link to view the full post on their website: https://cjwe.ca/2025/11/07/after-decades-of-negotiations-bearspaw-first-nation-has-new-land-for-business-development/

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