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 would say, ‘I want to make things like that,’ but I couldn’t keep up with her,” Ear recalled from his family home in Mînî Thnî. To read the full article on CTVnews.ca, click the following link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/in-the-circle-powwow-crafting-a-path-to-healing-for-bearspaw-first-nation-artist/

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.  Conferral and address – Wednesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m. ceremony For more information, please read the full statement through this link: https://www.ucalgary.ca/chancellorandsenate/honours/honorary-degrees/honorary-degree-elder-rod-hunter

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Click the following link to view the document online: https://bearspawfirstnation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OTET-News-Release-Scholarship-Recipients-WINTER-2026-12-March-2026-FINAL.pdf

February 18-19, 2026 8:00am – 4:00pm Connect with employers, explore career opportunities, and learn about employment supports through Community Futures Treaty Seven. Join us to build connections, discover opportunities, and take the next step in your career journey. Contact Information: info@t7edc.com(403) 251 – 9242 Location:Best Western Premier CalgaryPlaza Hotel & Conference Centre1316 33 St. NE, Calgary, AB

BFN Inauguration Ceremony January 9, 2026.  Left to right Councillor Harry Daniels, RCMP Officer, Chief Darcy Dixon, Councillor Pierre Lefthand, Councillor Lena Wesley, Councillor Rod Hunter”