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Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
Newsletter
SIKSIKA RUN AS ONE
MARATHON &
YOUTH CONFERENCE
HOSTED AT BCHP
Blackfoot Crossing hosted the Siksika Run A s
One Marathon and Youth Conference from
August 8-11, 2016, organized by Siksika
Health. The August 8 marathon started at
BCHP and spread out in four directions for 10
km.
During August 9-10, youth took part in classes
that taught tipi-raising, song-writing, and how
to make fry bread and moccasins. There were
also nature walks, language and cultural classes, a film festival, and a formal banquet.
This was all part of Siksika Awareness Week
as a whole to kick off the Siksika Fair, Rodeo,
and Pow-Wow Days on August 11-14.
We would like to thank everyone involved
who helped out and cleaned up afterward.
September/October 2016
Inside this issue:
Library Spotlight:
Law & Education
2
Archival Photos
2
Blackfoot Confederacy 3
Conference
Global Fest
3
Upcoming Events /
July & August
Calendars
4
SCHOOL GROUPS & SPECIAL BOOKINGS
Please contact our education programmer, Joanne
Red Old Man, for booking a school group: 403-734
-4384 or [email protected]
Contact Carolla Red Crow at 403-734-5171 weddings, graduations, ceremonies, family events, and
other special occasions in addition to school groups
and business conferences. There are three conference rooms that can be turned into one large room
and a separate board room for any kind of gathering
or meeting. Our Elders’ Room is also available for
special use by elders.
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Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
LIBRARY & ARCHIVE SPOTLIGHT
This newsletter’s spotlight is on the following
books:
Aboriginal Law: Commentary, Cases, and
Materials, 3rd Edition
Thomas Isaac
Education, Student Rights, and the Charter
Aisla M. Watkinson
Indian Education in Canada, Volume 2: The
Challenge
Edited by Jean Barman, Yvonne Hebert, & Don
McCaskill
Protecting Indigenous Knowledge and
Heritage
Marie Battiste & James (Sa’ke’j) Youngblood
Henderson
ARCHIVAL PHOTOS
Top: Maggie Bear Robe, cooking in tipi
Left: “Cowboys” - Identities Unknown
If you have any knowledge or information on
the three men in this photo, please contact the
museum.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: All books can be r ead, but none can be taken out of the Libr ar y at
this time. Tables and chairs are available to read from, and Judy Royal will also be there to assist you
with your research and answer any questions you may have. To ensure her availability, please call
ahead of time; otherwise, you are free to visit the Library at any time without admission. Thank you.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPCOMING EVENTS
GLOBAL FEST
Once again, Blackfoot Crossing participated in Global Fest Calgary, a
cultural and fireworks festival. Unfortunately, rainy and cold weather
interfered, leading to cancellations and postponement of the dates BCHP
was scheduled to appear along with other vendors. The bad weather also
contributed to a drop in attendance.
In spite of that, we distributed the July/August edition of our newsletter, which has been the most popular edition, thus far. Those disappeared
quickly along with brochures. Due to limited space at the festival
grounds, only a small tipi was set up.
We’d like to thank Mariah Crow
Chief, Mylia Red Gun, Makara Sleigh,
and JR Water Chief for putting on a
dance demonstration. We’d also like to
thank Clint Turning Robe, Clarence
Wolf Leg Jr. (Skip), and “Mr. Jackson”
for participating as drummers and singers.
Blackfoot Crossing is proud to represent First Nations at the cultural and
fireworks festival every year.
BLACKFOOT CONFEDERACY CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 20-23, 2016
The 16th Annual Blackfoot Confederacy Conference will take
place September 20-23 at the Lethbridge Lodge in Lethbridge, Alberta. BCHP is working closely with the Siksika Nation to host
this conference for Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni.
For more info or to register as a vendor or participant, please
contact Shannon Bear Chief at 403-734-4416 or 403-901-9883
or [email protected]. A r egistr ation for m is attached to this newsletter. You may also wish to register in-person
at the Lodge on September 20.
Posters can be found at the band office and at BCHP. An agenda
will be posted to the web site after September 14.
ANONYMOUS QUESTIONNAIRE
All feedback is helpful toward the improvement and future of the museum. We kindly invite you to work
with us for the benefit of a museum that showcases Siksika to the world. Questionnaires are available at
BCHP Front Desk and online at www.blackfootcrossing.ca/questionnaire.html
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
As our calendar is always changing, September and October’s event schedule will not be posted until next
newsletter. See our web site for more and current updates.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 10 - Old Sun College Graduation
September 20-23 - Blackfoot Confederacy
Conference at the Lethbridge Lodge, Lethbridge, AB
JULY 2016
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
P.O. Box 1639
Siksika, Alberta
T0J 3W0
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Web site:
403-734-5171
403-734-2346
[email protected]
www.blackfootcrossing.ca
For general information, conference bookings, tour
bookings, school programs, marketing inquiries,
employment, and more, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Check out our web site for updates and even more
information.
Newsletter published in-house, 2016.
Articles: Nicole Munro
Historical/Archaeological Info: Judy Royal, Dale Walde
Photography: BCHP Archives, Delaney Crow Chief, Kyle
Hoof
AUGUST 2016
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hours subject to change according to summer/winter seasons - please refer to our web site for updates.
MUSEUM ADMISSION:
Adults: $12.00 +GST
Youth (8-17): $8.00 + GST
Seniors (65+): $8.00 + GST
Children (Under 7): FREE
GROUP RATES:
Adults (25 or more): $10.00 per person
Students (25 or more): $5.00 per person
NOTE: You do not need to pay admission to view the gift
shop, use the library, or visit the cafeteria.