Remarkable young scholars to lead Raising Spirit in Blackfoot Territory 3.0 For more than 15 years, the Raising Spirit Project has brought together Blackfoot families, Elders, students and researchers at the University of Lethbridge to explore knowledge sharing, culture and community-based learning. Designed
Southern Alberta Medical Program gifted Blackfoot names From left, Shanda Webber, Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, Liz Piquette, Reuben Big Sorrell Horse, Dr. Amy Bromley,Dr. Francis First Charger, Dr. Aaron Johnston, Dr. Sam DeWalle, Kelly Dinsmore, Janessa
Malayia Red Gun aims to lay a positive foundation for young learners The opportunity to focus on young learners through the Faculty of Education's Early Years program is one of the reasons Malayia Red Gun chose the University of Lethbridge to pursue her goal of becoming a teacher.
Meet Aakohpoisskiiaakii, Face Painted Many Times Woman, Jill Chief Calf (BA '12), Kainai Education Navigator, Iniskim Indigenous Relations Jill Chief Calf creates pathways for Blackfoot youth to be successful in their journeys to post-secondary education.
Meet Iitsissaana'wa (Seen Standing in Front), Deserae Tailfeathers (BSc '24), Indigenous STEM (InSTEM) Coordinator with Destination Exploration Deserae Tailfeathers works to embed Blackfoot Knowledge Systems into everything she does.
Meet Beth Grier (BN '21), Local Student Recruitment Officer, National Recruitment, SEARS A proud alumna, Beth enjoys helping Indigenous students navigate ULethbridge so they have a positive post-secondary experience.
Niitsiitaakii (The Only Woman), Chataya Holy Singer (BFA - Indigenous Art '23), Administrative Assistant, Iniskim Indigenous Relations Chataya Holy Singer always knew she wanted to be an artist so she enrolled in the Indigenous Art Studio program, graduating in 2023. She then joined ULethbridge as Administrative Assistant for Iniskim Indigenous Relations.
ULethbridge Indigenous students discover cultural connections through Mexican Mayan exchange Eighteen Indigenous University of Lethbridge students embarked on an international exchange of a lifetime to Quintana Roo, Mexico, in May. Though they travelled far, discovering cultural connections and forging new friendships brought them closer to home than ever.
Supporting Indigenous youth the focus of inaugural EleV Revision Gathering lackfoot Confederacy community members, University of Lethbridge stakeholders and the Mastercard Foundation came together in April for the inaugural EleV Revision Gathering at Iniskim, University of Lethbridge to share experiences and opportunities to support Indigenous youth.
The University of Lethbridge, The Blackfoot Confederacy and The Mastercard Foundation: The Three Sisters of Indigenous education Recently, ULethbridge hosted representatives from the Mastercard Foundation and from institutions across Canada to share lessons, best practices, innovations and reflections from the past year and discuss how each partner is working to create systems change in the communities they serve.
EleV Navigator Team receives a Blackfoot name to set their paths forward in a good way As the six members of the EleV Navigator Team prepare to go into the Blackfoot Confederacy communities of Kainai, Piikani and Siksika, they are being given a traditional sendoff.
Rock your Mocs: Stories from the ULethbridge community For Indigenous Awareness Week, the University of Lethbridge Iikaisskini Indigenous Student Centre has been collecting photos and stories about moccasins from students, staff and faculty. Learn more about moccasins from Elder Shirlee Crow Shoe.
Meet the EleV team: Building educational and employment pathways for Indigenous youth EleV has forged connections with Blackfoot political leadership and the team has built strong relationships within the Kainai Nation, Siksika Nation and Piikani Nation communities to promote education and employment for prospective and current students.