Dhillon School of Business 2025 Scholarship Dinner honours Elders in Residence and raises funds for Indigenous student scholarships On March 21, 2025, the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business (Mokakit) hosted its annual Scholarship Dinner. This year’s event celebrated 40 years of Indigenous business management education and
Mokakit: Dhillon School of Business receives Blackfoot name On March 17, 2025, in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory, the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge was gifted the Blackfoot name Mokakit. Meaning practice wisdom, apply your knowledge, Mokakit carries
Empowering Futures: The Labuhn Family’s Commitment to Indigenous Leadership and Reconciliation At the University of Lethbridge, the Labuhn family’s deep-rooted commitment to community-building and education will leave a lasting mark on Indigenous students and reconciliation efforts through the Labuhn Family Indigenous Impact Prize.
Centre for Indigenous Arts Research & Technology builds space for Indigenous sovereignty, survivance Nestled in the heart of the traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy is a new space dedicated to imagining and materializing creative Indigenous technological expression.
Faculty of Fine Arts launches Indigenous Student Mentorship Program The Faculty of Fine Arts' Indigenous Student Mentorship Program is a pilot project that invites Indigenous students in the Fine Arts to meet with two Fine Arts Indigenous Student Mentors for connection, advice, support and more in a supportive environment.
Dr. Monique Giroux publishes first book on Métis music Faculty of Fine Arts Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Métis Music, Dr. Monique Giroux, has published a significant new book on Métis music and music-making, the first monograph of its kind.
Shining Fine Arts Graduate I'tsstsimanaki (Fussy Girl) Savannah Delaney-Wolf Child Faculty of Fine Arts graduate I'tsstsimanaki (Fussy Girl) Savannah Delaney-Wolf Child (BFA - Indigenous Art '24) found her passion in art history and museum studies as a result of her professors, who later become her mentors.
Creating a culture of inclusion within the Faculty of Education In 2023, the ULethbridge OKI sign arrived on campus. This initiative aimed to celebrate Blackfoot culture, language and the important role that “Oki” serves as a symbol of respect, understanding and reconciliation. The Faculty of Education now looks to build on this inclusive effort.
Celebrating three decades of Indigenous student support For more than 30 years, an endowment established by TC Energy has provided critical support for Indigenous programs at ULethbridge.
Incorporating the Fine Arts in Indigenous research practices Researchers in the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Lethbridge are breaking new ground with an exploration into Indigenous research practices.
Bridging business and culture: Indigenous students’ journey connecting with the Māori people It was a trip that a group of Indigenous students at the University of Lethbridge are calling life-changing. This past June 14, students from across the University took part in the Dhillon School
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.
Shining Student Malit'i (Satisfied wherever you go or are at), Georgia Walkus At the University of Lethbridge, inspirational professors and mentors have played a pivotal role in expanding Maliťi, Georgia Walkus's worldview and encouraging her to dream big, leading her to contemplate pursuing Indigenous law or a master's degree in Indigenous studies.
Shining Student Carrie Yellow Horn Carrie Yellow Horn's University of Lethbridge journey is marked by a unique blend of cultural exploration, academic pursuit, and creative expression. As a talented crafter and lover of music, Carrie brings a unique and vibrant presence to the University community.
Shining Graduate Ikinainiahkii (Gently Singing), Camina Weasel Moccasin Ikinainiahkii, Camina Weasel Moccasin's (BA '13, MA '24) pursuit of graduate studies at ULethbridge was driven by her dedication to Blackfoot culture. Reflected in her thesis focusing on Blackfoot sacred and significant sites, she aims to reform heritage management policy and procedure.
Shining Graduate Iinisskiimmaki, Kirsten Lindley, is passionate about Indigenous culture and issues Kirsten Lindley (BHSc '24) plans to centre Indigenous perspectives of health, including Indigenous languages, Indigenous food sovereignty and cultural practices, as health prevention and interventions.
Shining Educational Leadership Graduate litspyaapainskiaki (Singing in the Wind), Irene Young Pine Guided by her past, Irene Young Pine (MEd '24 (BA/BEd '11)) continues her journey towards cultivating the next generation of teachers. Drawing from the reconciliation of her own lived experiences, she looks to advance her work as an educator by teaching Indigenous Education at Ulethbridge.
Shining Graduate Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright), Hali Heavy Shield inspires through artistry and leadership Accomplished multi-disciplinary artist, author, instructor and mentor, Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright), Hali Heavy Shield (BA/BEd ’06, MEd ’12) is the first female Blackfoot PhD recipient at Iniskim, University of Lethbridge.
Shining Graduate Ma’koyii Aa’poo’wa (Rising Wolf), Allan Blake Tailfeathers perseveres beyond struggle Overcoming significant personal hardship, Shining Graduand Ma’koyii Aa’poo’wa (Rising Wolf), Allan Blake Tailfeathers demonstrates that anything is possible. Blake’s desire to help others & give back to his community led him to ULethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences Addictions Counselling program.
10 years of changing lives – An Indigenous mentor program marks a milestone The Dhillon School of Business Indigenous Mentor Program celebrates 10 years of making a difference in the lives of middle, high school and university students, as well as alumni.
Shining Student Piitakomii (Eagle Calling) Marla Medicine Shield, Addictions Counselling major Piitakomii (Eagle Calling) Marla Medicine Shield credits an international exchange and enrolment in the Indigenous Student Success Certificate for broadening her horizons and allowing her to explore multiple career pathways.
Spirit Prize winner Martin Roundstone hopes to give back to his mentors Martin Roundstone, a Dhillon School of Business student majoring in Indigenous Governance and Business Management, is the 2024 winner of the Spirit Prize, an award for emerging Indigenous visual artists.
Fine Arts Shining Student Jackson Paquette Shining Student Jackson Paquette takes inspiration from his surroundings, from the concrete hallways of the University of Lethbridge, to the sweeping grasses in the coulees.
Shining Student Tyra Hercina Tyra Hercina's professors have played pivotal roles in her University of Lethbridge experience, shaping Tyra's approach to education, and inspiring her to consider a future as a professor of Indigenous studies.
Fine Arts Shining Student Nikko Hunt Shining Student Nikko Hunt has found her calling in drama performance at the University of Lethbridge. Drawing inspiration from stories and her Blackfoot culture, Nikko recently made her Mainstage debut with Yisstsiiyi.