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Canmore artsPlace exhibit amplifies voices of Indigenous youth

Canmore artsPlace exhibit amplifies voices of Indigenous youth

“It’s a chance for them to experiment and play with different formats of expressing themselves, reflecting on how sport, play and being outside affects them.”
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Bow Valley getting $1.5M boost for glamping, food tours, destination management

Bow Valley getting $1.5M boost for glamping, food tours, destination management

The funding is supporting projects including electric bicycle and walking food tours in Banff and Canmore, a year-round glamping experience in Kananaskis, and the development of destination marketing organizations’ tourism plans and strategies.
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Banff National Park to welcome visitors in Indigenous languages

Banff National Park to welcome visitors in Indigenous languages

“We want to make sure that it’s done officially in our languages. The whole idea of inclusion and reflecting on and respecting Indigenous peoples history starts here.”
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More than 1,000 people making water claims in Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

More than 1,000 people making water claims in Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation

Over 1,000 and counting Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda members are seeking reparations for two drinking water advisories on the First Nation that lasted nearly a decade put together.
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Internet speeds in Mînî Thnî, Eden Valley on target with federal goals

Internet speeds in Mînî Thnî, Eden Valley on target with federal goals

“We’re very close to being complete. The project has involved putting up new towers in Morley and Eden Valley in areas that were poorly served before and the installation of repeater stations in a couple different locations.”
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Indigenous youth blazing trails at Canmore Nordic Centre

Indigenous youth blazing trails at Canmore Nordic Centre

“We hope the impact is that Indigenous youth feel comfortable accessing space in their communities,” said Jennifer MacPherson, Spirit North regional director.
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Federal housing initiative supports, highlights Îyârhe Nakoda housing needs

Federal housing initiative supports, highlights Îyârhe Nakoda housing needs

“We need 240 houses for Goodstoney, roughly – new houses. Under COVID-19, we had about 15-20 people living in a house."
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Indigenous centres in discussion for Bow Valley, Cochrane

Indigenous centres in discussion for Bow Valley, Cochrane

Discussions have begun in the Bow Valley region to develop one or more Indigenous centers, following closely in the footsteps of Wazin Îchinabi Ti (House of Oneness) which opened its doors in Cochrane on Jan. 24.  
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Study finds link between female bighorn sheep horn size, reproductive fitness

Study finds link between female bighorn sheep horn size, reproductive fitness

“Obviously, with males, the ones with bigger horns are more likely to win male fights and then get access to the females to reproduce,” said Deakin. “But no one’s really looked at the females and how horn size affects their reproductive success.”
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Îyârhe Nakoda celebrates launch of Stoney podcast, textbook, dictionary

Îyârhe Nakoda celebrates launch of Stoney podcast, textbook, dictionary

“Even though we do speak [Stoney] openly out in the community, the transfer of knowledge isn’t quite where we want it to be yet,” said Mark. “Which is why this work is so important."
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