Iikaisskini - uLethbridge Stories

Iikaisskini (Low Horn) Gathering Centre opens in honour of Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04)

Dr. Leroy Little Bear (BASc '72, DASc '04) knows the importance of education and champions the pursuit of knowledge in everything he does, which is strikingly evident in his work on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.

Meet Shining Student Walker English, Pii-taa Kyaa-tsis

Fourth-year kinesiology student Walker English didn't have far to go when he chose ULethbridge as he grew up thirty minutes down highway three in Fort Macleod. Walker appreciates the strong sense of community found on campus.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Alyssa No Runner (Ahkoiinnimakii)

Participating in research as an undergraduate student allowed Alyssa No Runner (Ahkoiinnimakii) (BSc '22) to learn about ways to educate the academic and non-indigenous community on Indigenous culture.

Q&A with Shining Graduate Sydney Shade, Míínaakii

Dhillon School of Business student Sydney Shade, Míínaakii (BMgt '22) is proud to be crossing the stage to receive her degree in Accounting.

Q&A with Shining Graduate and AstraZeneca Aboriginal Nursing Award recipient Amber Whitstone

Shining Graduate and AstraZeneca Aboriginal Nursing Award recipient Amber Whitstone answers a few questions about her time at ULethbridge

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.

Shining Student Andrea True Joy Fox (Piiksipitaakii)

Shining Student Andrea True Joy Fox (Piiksipitaakii) (BA/BEd '09) chose to complete her graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge because she had an incredible undergrad experience where she shared meaningful connections with colleagues and instructors.

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.

Advancing Indigenous ways of knowing

On September 30, 2021, Canada solemnly paused in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Throughout the week, the ULethbridge reflected on a painful, unjust part of Canadian history on the broadest of scales, committing to continue to take actions to build a better tomorrow.

Joel Tailfeathers, Natoyiinniimaa (BA'05, BEd'07, MEd'21) ambition for furthering his education has resulted in career success

Education has always been a passion for Joel Tailfeathers (BA'05, BEd'07, MEd’21). After spending years teaching in the city of Lethbridge, his decision to pursue grad school to become an administrator was a goal Joel accomplished in his time as a student.

Michelle Fox, Sikotan (BA ’21) — a Blackfoot mother who attributes family and campus community support as reason for success

"I gained knowledge, and pride in my identity as a First Nation woman. I am proud to take my place in becoming a knowledge holder."

ULethbridge unveils t-shirt designed by Chataya Holy Singer, Blackfoot art studio major

“I knew that I was going to come up with a design that contributes to the perspective of what it means to be an Indigenous student in post-secondary. I personally know the impacts that residential schools have within my own family and even myself.”