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City puts out call for Stoney Nakoda art to hang in Calgary council chamber

In the spirit of reconciliation, special works of Indigenous art will find a home in Calgary’s city council chamber in the years ahead. The City of Calgary has put out a call, starting with Stoney Nakoda female and two-spirit artists. But there will be similar submission calls in the future …

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Stoney Nakoda First Nation marks 2nd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Alberta held a small and emotional ceremony Wednesday, ahead of the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  A pipe ceremony, followed by drumming and a jingle dress dance, took place at the Wesley Elders Lodge. Jeanette Wildman, cultural liaison for Stoney Health Services, was …

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How the Stoney Nakoda Nation is marking Overdose Awareness Day

Members of the Stoney Nakoda Nation walked alongside each other Wednesday to raise awareness and remember those they’ve lost to drugs. August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, and the community marked it with a walk. “I know they’re a little young to understand what it is,” said Amelia Rollingmud. She walked with …

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