Indigenous Studies - uLethbridge Stories

Education navigator, Leroy Wolf Collar (BA '16)

Leroy Wolf Collar (BA '16) is a member of Siksika Nation. His Siksika name is Sako Opakiiyi ‘Last to Break Camp.’ Leroy has 30 plus years of leadership expertise, which he gained as a former Chief, Councillor, manager and a consultant.

Incorporating Blackfoot Values into Early Education: Kate Lawless (BA/BEd ’21)

Not being Indigenous, Kate Lawless (BA/BEd ’21) was concerned about appropriating and teaching aspects of a culture not her own. So she approached Faculty of Education instructor and Blackfoot Elder Don Shade for advice.

Kalli Eagle Speaker (BASc ‘21) embraces cultural ways of knowing and beads her way into a research project and award recognition

"What might seem like just a needle picking up beads is so much more. There is a plethora of information that follows with it." Kalli Eagle Speaker (BASc ‘21) will be receiving her Bachelor of Arts & Science, majoring in Indigenous studies and psychology with a minor in women and gender studies.

Success came through perseverance for Martin Eagle Child (BA '13, BHSc '21)

More than halfway through his program, Martin became the primary caregiver for his elderly father, who had suffered a broken leg. He wasn't sure he could continue with his studies, but a combination of caregiver benefits and being able to study from home allowed him to persevere.