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Indigenous place names, history key recommendations for Banff tourism vision

Indigenous place names, history key recommendations for Banff tourism vision

An Indigenous tourism working group, part of Banff and Lake Louise Tourism’s, the Town of Banff’s and Parks Canada’s Tourism Together master plan to guide Banff National Parks into the next decade, wants to see the industry take a turn to become more inclusive and authentic in sharing Indigenous histories, stories and spaces throughout the park.

COMMENTARY: Higher education is worth investment

If we don’t act now to bolster the ability of our young people to access post-secondary education, we risk negative economic and societal effects that will continue well into the future. While individual students enjoy the private returns of scholarship, society as a whole reaps the public rewards of wise investment in education.
PHOTOS: Holiday Trains pulls into the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: Holiday Trains pulls into the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: Holiday Trains pulls into the Bow Valley
A Stoney Christmas shares Indigenous nativity story

A Stoney Christmas shares Indigenous nativity story

Instead of gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, the Prince of Peace is bestowed with four offerings when Wakâ (the Creator) sends an angel to characters representing the North, East, South and West quadrants of the medicine wheel.
Goodstoney First Nation votes to keep chief, refresh council

Goodstoney First Nation votes to keep chief, refresh council

“I hope the Tribal Council will work together for the future to build our community and support our young people to be strong in our traditions and language, and education,” said Ear in an address, first delivered in Stoney, then English.
'We can accomplish a lot': Bearspaw chief and council sworn in at inauguration

'We can accomplish a lot': Bearspaw chief and council sworn in at inauguration

“I know there’s many issues I can stand here and talk about; a lot of challenges that we face as people,” Dixon told the crowd. “As leaders and Nation members, I think if we all work together with the advice of our elders, our young people, and the spiritual guidance of the pipe holders, we can accomplish a lot.”
Mînî Thnî basketball clinic showcases new hoops, up-and-coming talent

Mînî Thnî basketball clinic showcases new hoops, up-and-coming talent

While most don’t associate (Mînî Thnî) Morley or the Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation sports community with basketball, some are hoping to shake up the game and put the First Nation on the map.
EDITORIAL: Public engagement, feedback crucial in decision-making

EDITORIAL: Public engagement, feedback crucial in decision-making

EDITORIAL: Public engagement can be excruciating, painful and frustrating. But at the same time, it’s absolutely necessary for major community projects to move forward.
Stoney Nakoda woman remembered for strength, courage in fight against drug epidemic

Stoney Nakoda woman remembered for strength, courage in fight against drug epidemic

At Tomielyn Summer Twoyoungmen’s celebration of life, her family, friends and the community she fought for relentlessly, mourned the loss of a young woman who many felt would one day become a great leader of Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation.
Labour market quiet as Bow Valley heads into winter season

Labour market quiet as Bow Valley heads into winter season

“We got to a point in the summer, July and August, where all staff accommodation was spoken for. That makes it harder to process or to attract or recruit entry level workers. The housing market outside the staff accommodation was super tight and super expensive.”
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